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DEL → TPE
Which side of the plane to sit from Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (Taipei)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a world-class spectacle of the Himalayan range, including potential views of the world's highest peaks like Mount Everest during the first half of the flight.
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The Himalayas
Unrivaled views of the Nepal and Bhutan Himalayan peaks, often including distant sightings of Everest and Kanchenjunga.
Hengduan Mountains
Dramatic alpine ridges and deep river gorges as the flight crosses from Myanmar into China's Yunnan province.
Kunming & Dianchi Lake
A high-altitude perspective of the massive Dianchi Lake and the sprawling 'Spring City' of Kunming.
East China Sea
The deep blue expanse of the sea and the rugged northern coastline of Taiwan during the final descent into Taoyuan.
Sit on the left for the best Himalayan views, which occur roughly 1-2 hours after takeoff. Choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat distortion. Visibility is highest from October to March when the monsoon clouds have cleared. For early morning departures, the sun will be behind the aircraft, providing perfect lighting for photography of the peaks.
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Indo-Gangetic Plain
A vast mosaic of agricultural fields and the intricate network of the Ganges river system in Northern India.
Irrawaddy River
The winding silver ribbon of Myanmar's primary waterway cutting through lush tropical greenery.
Pearl River Delta
Distant views of the immense urban megalopolis including Guangzhou and Shenzhen depending on the specific flight corridor.
Taiwan Strait
Dense maritime traffic and the western coastal wetlands of Taiwan during the approach to the island.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid direct sunlight glare. It offers a better look at the massive river systems of South Asia and the industrial coastline of Western Taiwan during landing. Watch for the cargo ships in the Taiwan Strait, which look like tiny dots from 30,000 feet.
Book Hotels in TaipeiDistance: 4,372 km (2,717 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 9 min
Departure: DEL (28.5665, 77.103104)
Arrival: TPE (25.0777, 121.233002)
Route Type: International
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