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GAU → BOM
Which side of the plane to sit from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (Guwahati) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (Mumbai)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides spectacular opportunities to spot the distant Himalayan peaks to the north and a direct view of the Brahmaputra River early in the flight, followed by the dramatic descent over the Western Ghats.
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Brahmaputra River
The massive, braided river system winding through the Assam valley right after takeoff.
Eastern Himalayas
On clear days, the distant snow-capped peaks of Bhutan and Nepal are visible on the northern horizon.
Mount Kanchenjunga
The world's third-highest peak can occasionally be spotted peeking above the clouds to the north.
Western Ghats
The sharp ridges and deep valleys of the Sahyadri range as the plane enters the Konkan region.
Mumbai Skyline
Sweeping views of the Arabian Sea, the Bandra-Worli Sea Link, and the dense skyscrapers of South Mumbai.
Book a window seat on the right for morning flights to see the Himalayas illuminated by the sun. During monsoon season (June-Sept), watch for the countless seasonal waterfalls appearing on the Western Ghats as you approach Mumbai.
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Shillong Plateau
The lush, mist-covered hills of Meghalaya visible immediately south after departing Guwahati.
Farakka Barrage
A massive dam complex where the Ganges river splits, marking the border of West Bengal.
Chota Nagpur Plateau
Rugged, forested terrain across Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh with unique geological formations.
Navi Mumbai
Aerial view of the planned city, the JNPT port, and the sprawling creek area during final descent.
Sit behind the wing to capture the contrast between the green hills of the Northeast and the industrial landscapes of Central India. This side is better for late afternoon flights to avoid the harsh southern sun glare.
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Get eSIMs for IndiaDistance: 2,071 km (1,287 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 46 min
Departure: GAU (26.10610008239746, 91.58589935302734)
Arrival: BOM (19.0886993408, 72.8678970337)
Route Type: Domestic
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