BOM to DXB: which side of the plane should you sit on?
Mumbai (BOM) to Dubai (DXB) is a 1,925 km (1,196 mi), roughly 2h 46m westbound flight. Here is where the sun sits along that path, computed with the same astronomy as our live calculator.
On most daytime BOM to DXB departures the sun favors the left side — sit on the right (a window on the right) for shade.
Sun side by season and departure time
| Season | Morning (8 am) | Midday (1 pm) | Evening (6 pm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Right | Left | Left |
| June solstice | Right | Left | Both |
| September equinox | Right | Left | Left |
| December solstice | Left | Left | Left |
What you’ll see on this flight
Right side for the views, and right side for the shade too. That makes the choice easy.
You sit on the right for this westbound run. The shade is also on the right, so one side wins on both counts.
Takeoff
On climbout, the right side gets the first look at Navi Mumbai, Thane, and Sanjay Gandhi National Park. Mumbai can sit nearly under you for a moment, depending on the runway in use.
En route
- 25m inRight →Gir Forest
About 25 minutes in, Gir Forest passes on the right. It reads as a broad green block from cruise altitude.
- 2h 14m in← LeftMuscat
Near the 2-hour mark, Muscat sits off the left. It is a city view, but not the side to pick for this route.
- 2h 24m inRight →Gulf of Oman
Around 2 hours 24 minutes in, the Gulf of Oman appears on the right as you start down. It is a wide blue water shape rather than a close-up shoreline view.
Landing
On descent, the right side keeps the better look. Abu Musa Island and Ajman are on that side, and Dubai comes nearly under you near touchdown. Palm Islands are off the left, depending on the runway in use.
Sides and timings are computed from this route’s geometry. What you actually see depends on weather, air-traffic routing, and the runway in use on the day.
Frequently asked
Which side of the plane avoids the sun from BOM to DXB?
Across typical daytime departures, the sun predominantly hits the left side of the aircraft, so the right side stays shadier. Seat letters start at the left window, so choose the highest window letter (F on narrowbodies, K on many widebodies).
Which side has the sunset views on BOM to DXB flights?
For sunset views, flip the advice: on evening departures the sun sits on the left side of this route, so that is the side with the show.
How long is the flight from BOM to DXB?
The great-circle distance is 1,925 km (1,196 mi), which works out to roughly 2h 46m in the air on this westbound routing. Winds and routing move the real block time around that estimate.
Does the date or departure time change the answer?
Yes — that is why the table shows both. The sun's path shifts with the season, and a morning departure can put the glare on the opposite side compared to an evening one. For a specific flight, the calculator samples the sun along the whole route for your exact date and time.
Which side should I sit on BOM to DXB?
Sit on the right. It has the better views, and it is also the shade side.
What will I see after takeoff from BOM?
On the right, you get Navi Mumbai, Thane, and Sanjay Gandhi National Park. Mumbai is nearly overhead during the climb, depending on the runway in use.