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DEL → IXR
Which side of the plane to sit from Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi) to Birsa Munda Airport (Ranchi)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers spectacular views of the Indo-Gangetic plains, including the sacred confluence at Prayagraj and the ancient city of Varanasi, with the distant possibility of Himalayan peaks on exceptionally clear days.
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Delhi and Yamuna
Aerial view of the sprawling capital and the winding Yamuna River shortly after takeoff.
Triveni Sangam
The distinct confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati rivers at Prayagraj.
Varanasi Ghats
The dense, ancient urban fabric of Kashi along the crescent-shaped banks of the Ganges.
Himalayan Horizon
On clear winter mornings, the snow-capped peaks of the Nepal Himalayas may be visible on the far horizon.
Agricultural Patterns
The intricate mosaic of fertile farmlands across the Uttar Pradesh heartland.
Book a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat blur. Opt for early morning flights (6 AM - 8 AM) for the best chance to see the Himalayas against a clear sky. The Sangam at Prayagraj is usually visible about 50-60 minutes into the flight.
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Son River Bed
The massive, sandy expanse of the Son River, known for its incredible width and golden sands.
Rihand Reservoir
The vast blue waters of the Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar, one of India's largest man-made lakes.
Chota Nagpur Plateau
The transition from flat plains to the rugged, forested undulating terrain of Jharkhand.
Vindhya Range
The weathered ridges and plateaus of the ancient Vindhyachal mountain system.
Patratu Valley
The hairpin bends and lush green canopy of the valley as the plane descends into Ranchi.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the southern sun. Look out for the Rihand Dam's massive reservoir about 20 minutes before landing. During the monsoon, this side offers stunning views of the lush green Jharkhand forests.
Book Hotels in RanchiDistance: 1,008 km (626 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 21 min
Departure: DEL (28.5665, 77.103104)
Arrival: IXR (23.314300537100006, 85.3217010498)
Route Type: Domestic
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