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HYD → BOM
Which side of the plane to sit from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (Hyderabad) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (Mumbai)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic transition from the Deccan Plateau to the Western Ghats and provides the iconic aerial view of the Mumbai skyline and coastline during final approach.
Osman Sagar Lake
Visible shortly after takeoff from Hyderabad, this historic reservoir provides a stark blue contrast to the rocky Telangana landscape.
Bhima River Basin
Aerial views of the meandering river and the fertile agricultural plains of eastern Maharashtra.
Western Ghats Scarp
The dramatic cliff faces of the Sahyadri range, especially breathtaking during the monsoon season when covered in mist and greenery.
Mumbai Harbor
Views of Elephanta Island and the massive cargo ships anchored in the bay as the plane descends toward the city.
Bandra-Worli Sea Link
On a typical approach to Runway 27, passengers get a direct view of this engineering marvel and the dense South Mumbai skyline.
Book an evening flight to witness the sun setting over the Arabian Sea. During landing, this side usually faces the city's main landmarks. Avoid seats directly over the wing to maintain a clear view of the Ghats' vertical drops.
Deccan Trap Formations
Observation of the unique basalt plateaus and step-like hills characteristic of the interior Maharashtra geography.
Ujjani Reservoir
A massive body of water on the Bhima River often visible in the distance during the mid-flight cruise.
Sanjay Gandhi National Park
A rare sight of a massive urban forest within Mumbai city limits, visible as the flight enters the metropolitan area.
Northern Suburbs
A bird's eye view of the high-rise clusters in Powai and the sprawling development of the northern Mumbai suburbs.
Thane Creek
The intricate waterways and mangroves of the creek separating the city from the mainland.
Morning flights are best for the right side to avoid direct sunlight and glare. This side is excellent for photographers interested in the geometric patterns of the Deccan Plateau and the northern creek ecosystems.
Distance: 623 km (387 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 2 min
Departure: HYD (17.2313175201, 78.4298553467)
Arrival: BOM (19.0886993408, 72.8678970337)
Route Type: Domestic
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