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RPR → BOM
Which side of the plane to sit from Raipur Airport (Raipur) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (Mumbai)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most dramatic views of the Sahyadri mountain range (Western Ghats) and the lush green stretches of Sanjay Gandhi National Park during the final descent into Mumbai.
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Nagpur Cityscape
Catch a distant view of the 'Orange City' as the flight passes through central India.
Kalsubai Peak
Spot the highest point in Maharashtra within the Western Ghats range as you approach the coast.
Bhandardara Lake
A stunning turquoise reservoir nestled among the rugged Sahyadri mountains.
Sanjay Gandhi National Park
A rare sight of a massive forest situated entirely within city limits, visible just before landing.
Bandra-Worli Sea Link
If the flight circles for landing on Runway 27, you get a premium view of Mumbai's most famous bridge.
The right side is superior for mountain photography. To get the best view of the Mumbai skyline and the Western Ghats, choose a morning flight to have the sun behind you. If the aircraft lands from the West (Runway 09), the right side provides an incredible panorama of the city's coastal high-rises and the Arabian Sea.
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Mahanadi River Basin
View the sprawling river systems of Chhattisgarh shortly after departure from Raipur.
Deccan Plateau Farmlands
Witness the vast, geometric agricultural patterns of eastern Maharashtra's rural landscape.
Matheran Hill Station
On the approach to Mumbai, look for the distinctive flat-topped red hills of this eco-sensitive zone.
Navi Mumbai Skyline
See the rapid urban development and skyscrapers of Belapur and Vashi as the plane descends.
Jawaharlal Nehru Port
Spot one of India's largest container ports and the bustling activity of the Arabian Sea.
Sit on the left for better lighting during afternoon flights to avoid the harsh western sun. This side is excellent for seeing the industrial heart of Navi Mumbai and the massive port infrastructure. During monsoon season (June-September), the landscape transforms into a vibrant, deep green.
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Get eSIMs for IndiaDistance: 955 km (593 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 36 min
Departure: RPR (21.180401, 81.7388)
Arrival: BOM (19.0886993408, 72.8678970337)
Route Type: Domestic
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