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CMB → BOM
Which side of the plane to sit from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (Colombo) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (Mumbai)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a continuous panorama of the Indian coastline, the UNESCO-listed Western Ghats, and the historic Rama Setu bridge shortly after takeoff.
Adam's Bridge
The remarkable chain of limestone shoals known as Ram Setu, visible shortly after crossing the Palk Strait.
Western Ghats
Breathtaking views of the emerald-green mountain range that runs parallel to India's western coast.
Kochi Backwaters
Visuals of the intricate network of brackish lagoons and lakes characteristic of the Kerala landscape.
Malabar Coast
A bird's-eye view of the continuous stretch of golden beaches and coconut groves of southern India.
Mangalore & Goa
Look for the distinct river estuaries and urban layouts of these major coastal destinations as you fly north.
Sit on the right side for morning flights (7:00 AM to 10:00 AM) to have the sun behind you, perfectly illuminating the Western Ghats. Watch the window approximately 25 minutes after takeoff from Colombo to spot the bridge connecting India and Sri Lanka. Avoid the wing area for the best view of the coastline.
Laccadive Sea
Expansive views of the deep blue waters separating the island of Sri Lanka from the Indian subcontinent.
Arabian Sunsets
On evening flights, this side provides an unobstructed view of the sun dipping below the ocean horizon.
Shipping Lanes
Observation of international cargo vessels and tankers queueing for entry into Mumbai's busy harbor.
Mumbai Skyline
During the final descent, catch glimpses of the city's coastal skyscrapers and the Bandra-Worli Sea Link.
Choose this side for flights departing between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM to enjoy the sunset. During the monsoon season (June to September), this side offers dramatic views of massive cumulonimbus cloud formations over the Arabian Sea.
Distance: 1,526 km (948 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 2 min
Departure: CMB (7.180759906768799, 79.88410186767578)
Arrival: BOM (19.0886993408, 72.8678970337)
Route Type: International
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