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CMB → BAH
Which side of the plane to sit from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (Colombo) to Bahrain International Airport (Bahrain)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic landscapes of the Musandam Peninsula and the iconic King Fahd Causeway connecting Bahrain to Saudi Arabia.
Colombo Port City
Aerial view of the massive land reclamation project and the Colombo skyline during climb-out.
Indian Peninsula
Depending on the specific airway, the distant coastline of Kerala or Karnataka may be visible.
Musandam Fjords
Spectacular views of the 'Norway of Arabia' with its jagged limestone cliffs and deep blue inlets.
Strait of Hormuz
Spot numerous oil tankers navigating one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints.
Zagros Mountains
On clear days, the rugged, sun-scorched mountains of the Iranian coast are visible across the Gulf.
King Fahd Causeway
The 25km series of bridges and causeways linking Bahrain to Saudi Arabia is clearly visible on approach.
The right side is highly recommended for daytime flights. Keep your camera ready about 50 minutes before landing to capture the Musandam Peninsula. For the best view of the King Fahd Causeway, look out during the final base leg of the approach. Morning flights offer the best lighting as the sun will be behind the aircraft, illuminating the Iranian and Omani coastlines.
Sri Lankan Coastline
Lush tropical scenery and golden beaches visible immediately after takeoff from Colombo.
Arabian Sea Horizon
Uninterrupted views of the ocean, perfect for sunset watching on evening departures.
Omani Desert
The vast golden expanse of the Rub' al Khali visible in the distance as the plane turns toward the Gulf.
UAE Skyline Glow
On night flights, the distant lights of Dubai and Sharjah create a luminous horizon to the south.
Bahraini Reefs
Turquoise shallow waters and coral formations near the southern tip of the island during descent.
Select a seat on the left for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Arabian Sea. During the final approach into BAH, look for the artificial 'petal' islands of Durrat Al Bahrain. If flying at night, this side provides a glimpse of the illuminated urban sprawl of the Emirates along the southern coast of the Gulf.
Distance: 3,752 km (2,331 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 25 min
Departure: CMB (7.180759906768799, 79.88410186767578)
Arrival: BAH (26.27079963684082, 50.63359832763672)
Route Type: International
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