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DEL → ZRH
Which side of the plane to sit from Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi) to Zürich Airport (Zurich)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides unparalleled views of the Caucasus and the Austrian Alps, with more favorable lighting conditions during the typical westward daylight transit.
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Hindu Kush
Dramatic views of the high-altitude peaks along the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border area.
Caspian Sea
The vast northern horizon of this massive inland sea is visible for an extended period.
Caucasus Range
Home to Mount Elbrus, these jagged peaks offer some of the flight's most majestic scenery.
Carpathians
The forested ridges of the Romanian and Ukrainian mountains stretching across the horizon.
Austrian Alps
Stunning snow-capped vistas as the plane enters Central European airspace during the final hour.
The right side is perfect for photography during the day as the sun is on the opposite side. Be alert approximately midway through the flight for the Caucasus Mountains. On approach to Zurich, look for Lake Constance (Bodensee) which often marks the start of the descent into the Swiss plateau.
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Indus River
Visible early in the flight, the river carves through the diverse terrain of Pakistan.
Iranian Plateau
A stark, beautiful landscape of salt deserts and rugged geological formations.
Southern Black Sea
Scenic views of the Turkish coastline and the deep blue waters of the Black Sea.
Balkan Ranges
Aerial perspective of the rolling green mountains of Bulgaria and Serbia.
Lake Zurich
Beautiful views of the city and lake during the final descent into the airport.
On morning departures, the left side faces the sun, which can lead to glare and high cabin temperatures; keep window shades down early on. It is better for seeing the southern Balkan coastlines if the flight path shifts south.
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Get eSIMs for SwitzerlandDistance: 6,148 km (3,820 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 7 hrs 14 min
Departure: DEL (28.5665, 77.103104)
Arrival: ZRH (47.464699, 8.54917)
Route Type: International
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