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DEL → PAT
Which side of the plane to sit from Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi) to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (Patina)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft offers a spectacular opportunity to see the distant snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas on clear days and the sprawling greenery of the Indo-Gangetic plains.
Himalayan Range
On clear days, especially in winter or after rain, the distant white peaks of the Nepal Himalayas are visible to the north.
Ghaghara River
Watch the massive, meandering loops of the Ghaghara River as it snakes through the plains of Uttar Pradesh toward Bihar.
Terai Landscape
The transition from the drier plains of the west to the lush, fertile wetlands and rice paddies of northern Bihar.
Book a window seat on the left (A or B) for morning flights to avoid the harsh southern sun and maximize the visibility of the distant Himalayan horizon. Post-monsoon months (October-November) offer the clearest skies for mountain spotting.
Delhi NCR Urban Sprawl
Dramatic views of the dense urban geometry of Noida and Greater Noida shortly after departure from DEL.
Sone River Confluence
Just before descending into Patna, you can see the massive Sone River joining the Ganges, marked by wide sandy banks.
Ancient Corridors
Views of historical cities like Varanasi and Prayagraj may be visible in the distance depending on the specific air traffic control route.
The right side (E or F) is better for observing the complex river systems and the massive Sone River bridge during the final approach. This side also receives more direct sunlight, so keep your shades down during the mid-day heat.
Distance: 857 km (533 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 26 min
Departure: DEL (28.5665, 77.103104)
Arrival: PAT (25.591299056999997, 85.08799743649999)
Route Type: Domestic
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