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DEL → LKO
Which side of the plane to sit from Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi) to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (Lucknow)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is generally preferred for its potential views of the distant Himalayan peaks to the north on clear days and the expansive perspective of the Western Uttar Pradesh plains.
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Himalayan Horizon
On exceptionally clear days, especially during winter mornings, the snow-capped Garhwal Himalayas are visible to the north.
Delhi Megacity
A grand view of the National Capital Region's density and the green patches of Lutyens' Delhi shortly after departure.
Upper Ganges Canal
The massive irrigation infrastructure appears as a striking blue vein running parallel to the flight path.
Agricultural Tapestry
The intense green and yellow patterns of the sugar cane and wheat heartland of North India.
Lucknow Approach
Glimpses of the historical architecture and the Gomti River during the final descent into Amausi.
Choose a window seat on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight. During October to February, the air is clearest for spotting the mountain ranges to the far north.
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Yamuna River Meanders
Detailed views of the winding Yamuna River as it flows towards the southeast of the capital.
Greater Noida Developments
Spot the Buddh International Circuit and the rapid urban sprawl of the Noida Extension area.
The Doab Region
Aerial views of the fertile land situated between the Yamuna and Ganges rivers, dotted with thousands of small villages.
Ganges Crossing
A significant view of the holy Ganges River near the Unnao-Kanpur corridor during the mid-to-late stage of the flight.
North Indian Railway Lines
Follow the busy rail corridors that connect Delhi to the eastern parts of India.
The right side is ideal for afternoon or evening flights to catch the sunset over the Gangetic plains. Keep an eye out for the large bridges over the major rivers during the final 15 minutes of flight.
Book Hotels in LucknowDistance: 423 km (263 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 42 min
Departure: DEL (28.5665, 77.103104)
Arrival: LKO (26.7605991364, 80.8892974854)
Route Type: Domestic
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