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BOM → SHJ
Which side of the plane to sit from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (Mumbai) to Sharjah International Airport (Sharjah)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a stunning panorama of the South Mumbai coastline during takeoff and the dramatic Hajar Mountains paired with the Sharjah-Dubai urban sprawl during descent.
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South Mumbai Skyline
Aerial view of the iconic Marine Drive 'Queen's Necklace' and the dense skyscrapers of Colaba shortly after departure.
Jawaharlal Nehru Port
Spot one of India's largest and busiest container terminals as the aircraft climbs away from the coast.
Arabian Sea Expanse
Deep blue oceanic views for the majority of the cruise, often dotted with massive cargo ships in international shipping lanes.
Hajar Mountains
The rugged, dark peaks of the Omani and Emirati mountain range provide a stark contrast to the desert landscape during descent.
Sharjah & Dubai Skyline
On the final approach, enjoy distant but clear views of the Burj Khalifa and the dense high-rises around Sharjah's Al Majaz area.
Book a window seat ahead of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. For the best experience, choose an afternoon flight to catch the 'Golden Hour' lighting over the Hajar Mountains and the UAE skyline. Keep your camera ready roughly 25 minutes before landing for the most scenic mountain views.
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Mumbai Northern Beaches
Excellent views of Juhu Beach, Versova, and the northern suburbs if the plane takes a westerly departure route.
Sanjay Gandhi National Park
A rare glimpse of the massive green lung located in the heart of North Mumbai's concrete jungle.
Makran Coastline
On clear days with a northerly flight path, the remote and arid cliffs of the Pakistani/Iranian coast are visible on the horizon.
Sharjah Corniche
Detailed views of the Khalid Lagoon and the waterfront parks as the aircraft aligns with the runway for landing.
Choose the right side for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun, which can make the left side uncomfortably bright. This side is also superior if the flight path approaches Sharjah from the north, offering better views of the turquoise Persian Gulf waters.
Book Hotels in SharjahDistance: 1,914 km (1,189 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 33 min
Departure: BOM (19.0886993408, 72.8678970337)
Arrival: SHJ (25.32859992980957, 55.5172004699707)
Route Type: International
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