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ASB → DEL
Which side of the plane to sit from Ashgabat International Airport (Ashkhabad) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior perspective of the high-altitude peaks of the Hindu Kush mountain range and the dramatic transition from the arid Turkmen plateaus to the lush plains of the Indian subcontinent.
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Kopet Dag Mountains
Visible shortly after takeoff from Ashgabat, these rugged peaks form the natural border between Turkmenistan and Iran.
Hindu Kush High Peaks
Witness the spectacular snow-capped mountains of central Afghanistan, some reaching altitudes over 7,000 meters.
Indus River Basin
A massive, winding river system that marks the transition from the mountainous Afghan-Pakistan border to the fertile Punjab plains.
Lahore Cityscape
If the flight path trends slightly north, the sprawling historical city of Lahore is visible before crossing the border into India.
Himalayan Foothills
On clear days, the distant northern horizon reveals the silhouette of the Great Himalayas as you descend toward Delhi.
Book a window seat on the left for morning flights to see the sun illuminate the eastern faces of the Hindu Kush. During winter months, the snow cover is much more extensive, making the mountain views truly breathtaking. Avoid seats directly over the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the deep Afghan valleys.
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Karakum Desert Fringes
Expansive views of the golden sand dunes and arid landscapes surrounding the southern Turkmen border.
Suleiman Mountains
The jagged, arid ridges of the Suleiman range along the western edge of Pakistan offer a stark, tectonic beauty.
Khyber Pass Region
Glimpse the historic and rugged terrain of the tribal areas that have served as a gateway to India for millennia.
Agricultural Heartland
The vast, patch-worked green fields of the Indian Punjab and Haryana states provide a rhythmic pattern during the final approach.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. It provides a better look at the vastness of the arid plateaus of Balochistan and the Suleiman range. Watch for the 'Golden Hour' as you approach Delhi, which beautifully highlights the dusty atmosphere and sprawling urban landscape.
Book Hotels in DelhiDistance: 2,027 km (1,260 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 42 min
Departure: ASB (37.986801, 58.361)
Arrival: DEL (28.5665, 77.103104)
Route Type: International
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