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IKA → BOM
Which side of the plane to sit from Imam Khomeini International Airport (Tehran) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (Mumbai)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior variety of terrain, ranging from the salt deserts of central Iran to the dramatic Makran mountain ranges and the sprawling Indus River Delta.
Mount Damavand
The highest peak in Iran, often visible shortly after takeoff depending on the departure corridor.
Dasht-e Kavir
Extraordinary patterns and colors of the Great Salt Desert across the Iranian plateau.
Makran Coastal Range
Rugged, moon-like landscapes of the Pakistani coastline where mountains meet the sea.
Indus River Delta
One of the world's largest deltas, featuring intricate water channels and sediment flows.
Gujarat Coastline
The beautiful transition from the Arabian Sea to the western shores of the Indian subcontinent.
Opt for a morning flight to see the desert colors and mountain shadows pop with clarity. On the final descent into Mumbai, the left side typically provides a clearer view of the coastal landscape and the northern suburbs before touchdown.
Zagros Mountains
Distant views of the massive mountain folds defining western Iran's landscape.
Strait of Hormuz
A glimpse of the world's most strategic maritime gateway as you transition to the Gulf of Oman.
Gulf of Oman
Vast expanses of deep turquoise waters and occasional large cargo shipping traffic.
Arabian Sea Sunset
Expansive ocean views that become particularly spectacular during late afternoon flights.
Mumbai Skyline
Dense urban landscape and high-rises visible as the aircraft maneuvers for its final approach.
Choose the right side for late afternoon flights to capture a stunning sunset over the ocean. Keep an eye out for large shipping vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, and use a window seat away from the wing for the best ocean horizon views.
Distance: 2,799 km (1,739 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 44 min
Departure: IKA (35.416099548339844, 51.152198791503906)
Arrival: BOM (19.0886993408, 72.8678970337)
Route Type: International
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