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DEL → MEL
Which side of the plane to sit from Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi) to Melbourne International Airport (Melbourne)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides an unparalleled view of the Australian Outback's vibrant red terrain, massive salt lakes, and the dramatic coastline of the Great Australian Bight as you approach Victoria.
The Pilbara
Striking deep-red landscapes and unique geological formations of Western Australia's iron-rich heartland.
Australian Salt Lakes
Massive, shimmering white expanses like Lake Eyre and Lake Gairdner visible from high altitude.
Great Australian Bight
The dramatic meeting point where the arid Australian desert meets the deep blue Southern Ocean.
Melbourne CBD
A panoramic view of the Melbourne city skyline and the Yarra River if landing from the west.
Indian Ocean Sunset
Magnificent golden hour colors over the open ocean before crossing into Australian airspace.
The right side is highly recommended for daylight flights. You will spend several hours over the Australian continent; the contrast between the red earth and the white salt pans is breathtaking. For the best photography, avoid seats directly over the wing to capture the vast scale of the Outback.
Bay of Bengal
Views of the vast blue waters and the occasional merchant ship as you exit the Indian subcontinent.
Andaman Islands
A glimpse of the emerald green archipelagos and coral reefs in the Andaman Sea.
Java Volcanic Arc
The spectacular sight of smoking volcanic peaks along the spine of the Indonesian island of Java.
Victorian Highlands
The lush, green slopes of the Great Dividing Range as the aircraft begins its final descent into Melbourne.
Select the left side if you are flying on an overnight flight from Delhi to catch a stunning sunrise over the Indonesian archipelago. It is also the better side for viewing the lush, mountainous terrain of eastern Victoria during the approach into MEL airport.
Distance: 10,192 km (6,333 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 11 hrs 59 min
Departure: DEL (28.5665, 77.103104)
Arrival: MEL (-37.673302, 144.843002)
Route Type: International
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