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AUH → HYD
Which side of the plane to sit from Abu Dhabi International Airport (Abu Dhabi) to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (Hyderabad)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side offers a superior perspective of the dramatic Hajar Mountains in Oman and the lush, green slopes of the Western Ghats when entering Indian airspace, which are particularly stunning during the monsoon season.
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Rub' al Khali Borders
The rolling red sand dunes of the world's largest contiguous sand desert visible shortly after departure.
Hajar Mountains
The rugged, dark peaks of the Omani mountain range cutting through the desert landscape.
Western Ghats
A UNESCO World Heritage site featuring mist-covered green mountains as the flight enters the Indian coast.
Krishna River
The winding path of one of India's major rivers cutting through the Deccan Plateau.
Golconda Fort
The historic 16th-century fortress ruins often visible on the southern approach into the airport.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to see the Western Ghats in full detail. During the monsoon (June to September), the right side provides a spectacular view of the clouds breaking over the green mountains of Maharashtra and Karnataka before reaching Telangana.
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Abu Dhabi Skyline
Aerial views of the city's architectural landmarks including the Burj Mohammed bin Rashid and the Corniche.
Yas Island
A clear view of the vibrant red roof of Ferrari World and the Yas Marina Formula 1 circuit.
Musandam Peninsula
The 'Fjords of Arabia' featuring jagged limestone mountains dropping into the turquoise Strait of Hormuz.
Deccan Plateau
The expansive, semi-arid landscape of central India as the aircraft approaches Hyderabad.
HITEC City
The modern tech corridors and high-rises of Hyderabad's business district on final descent.
Sit on the left for the best views of the Abu Dhabi islands immediately after takeoff. If the flight is in the evening, this side will be facing north, away from the direct glare of the sun, allowing for clearer photography of the Arabian coastline.
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Get eSIMs for IndiaDistance: 2,593 km (1,611 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 27 min
Departure: AUH (24.433000564575195, 54.651100158691406)
Arrival: HYD (17.2313175201, 78.4298553467)
Route Type: International
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