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RAJ → BOM
Which side of the plane to sit from Rajkot Airport (Rajkot) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (Mumbai)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is generally superior as it follows the coastline of the Arabian Sea, offering panoramic views of the water and the iconic Mumbai shoreline during the descent.
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Gulf of Khambhat
The flight crosses the mouth of the gulf, where the Sabarmati and Mahi rivers meet the sea.
Alang Coastline
Distant views of the world's largest ship-breaking yard along the Gujarat coast.
Daman & Diu Coast
The scenic transition from the Gujarat coast to the Union Territories and northern Maharashtra.
Vasai Creek
The major water channel separating the Mumbai mainland from the northern suburbs.
Mumbai Skyline
On the final approach, enjoy views of the Bandra-Worli Sea Link and the sprawling Mumbai coastline.
The right side is best for afternoon or evening flights to catch the sunset over the Arabian Sea. During the landing phase, the right side often provides a stunning view of the Juhu coastline and the dense Mumbai skyline, depending on the active runway.
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Rajkot City View
A clear view of the dense urban layout of Rajkot immediately after departure.
Saurashtra Farmlands
Expansive views of the agricultural patchwork of the Saurashtra region.
Surat Industrial Belt
Industrial clusters and the Tapi River winding through the landscape near Surat.
Ulhas River Basin
The winding river systems and wetlands as the flight enters the Mumbai metropolitan region.
Sanjay Gandhi National Park
A vast green lung visible on the left just before touchdown at BOM.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the glare of the sun. It is also the better side for viewing the greenery of the northern Mumbai suburbs and the hills of the Western Ghats in the distance.
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Get eSIMs for IndiaDistance: 419 km (260 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 42 min
Departure: RAJ (22.3092002869, 70.77950286869998)
Arrival: BOM (19.0886993408, 72.8678970337)
Route Type: Domestic
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