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CTU → BOM
Which side of the plane to sit from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (Chengdu) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (Mumbai)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular front-row seat to the eastern Himalayan range and the high Tibetan Plateau, providing some of the most dramatic mountain scenery in aviation.
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Himalayan Panorama
An incredible stretch of high-altitude peaks along the northern horizon, including the Eastern Himalayas and Tibetan massifs.
Brahmaputra River
The massive, braided river system known as the Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet, carving through the mountains.
Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta
The world's largest delta, featuring a complex network of waterways and emerald-green silt islands.
Western Ghats
The dramatic green escarpments and waterfalls of the Sahyadri range during the descent into Maharashtra.
Mumbai Peninsula
A stunning view of the Mumbai skyline, the Arabian Sea, and the iconic Bandra-Worli Sea Link on final approach.
The right side is essential for mountain lovers; the Himalayan peaks stay in view for a significant portion of the flight. For the best clarity, avoid the monsoon months (June to September) when cloud cover is persistent. During landing at BOM, the right side often provides a classic view of the Arabian Sea and the city's dense urban layout.
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Bird's eye view of the sprawling Sichuan capital and the intricate Chengdu plain irrigation systems upon departure.
Mount Gongga (Minya Konka)
To the south, the 'King of Sichuan Mountains' stands at 7,556m, often visible poking through the cloud layer.
Three Parallel Rivers
The deep, dramatic gorges where the Yangtze, Mekong, and Salween rivers flow south in close proximity.
Irrawaddy Basin
The lush, green agricultural heartland of Myanmar, characterized by winding river bends and golden pagodas.
Deccan Plateau
The rugged, ancient volcanic landscape of central India as you traverse towards the western coast.
Choose this side for early morning flights to see the sunrise reflect off the Sichuan rivers. It offers better views of the deep river gorges of the Hengduan Mountains. During the descent into Mumbai, this side often provides views of the sprawling city suburbs if landing from the east.
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Get eSIMs for IndiaDistance: 3,372 km (2,095 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 58 min
Departure: CTU (30.578500747680664, 103.9469985961914)
Arrival: BOM (19.0886993408, 72.8678970337)
Route Type: International
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