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DYU → DEL
Which side of the plane to sit from Dushanbe Airport (Dushanbe) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers an extraordinary vantage point over the high Pamir Mountains and the eastern Karakoram range, featuring some of the highest peaks and largest glaciers outside the polar regions.
Pamir Mountains
Known as the Roof of the World, these massive peaks dominate the horizon immediately after departing Dushanbe.
Fedchenko Glacier
One of the longest non-polar glaciers in the world, visible as a massive river of ice among the Tajik peaks.
Karakoram Giants
Distant but breathtaking views of K2 and the surrounding 8,000-meter peaks as the flight heads southeast.
Kashmir Valley
The dramatic transition from high-altitude snow to the lush green landscapes of the Himalayan foothills.
Chandigarh Area
The organized grid layout of the 'City Beautiful' can often be spotted during the descent into the plains.
For the most dramatic lighting, choose a morning flight when the sun illuminates the eastern faces of the Pamirs. Sit forward of the wing (typically rows 5-12) to ensure an unobstructed view of the high-altitude terrain. Expect the most scenic portion to occur within the first 45 minutes of the flight.
Hindu Kush
Views of the rugged and jagged ridges of northeastern Afghanistan and the Wakhan Corridor.
Indus River Basin
The winding path of the Indus River as it flows through the northern mountainous terrain into the plains.
Punjab Plains
A vast tapestry of agricultural fields forming intricate geometric patterns across Northern India.
Amritsar
The historic city and its surrounding urban sprawl are frequently visible during the transition to Indian airspace.
Delhi NCR
A panoramic view of the massive urban expansion and the Yamuna River during the final approach into DEL.
The right side is preferable for afternoon or sunset flights, as you'll avoid the direct glare of the sun while enjoying the golden hour over the Indus basin. It also offers a better view of the complex urban sprawl of Delhi if the aircraft approaches from the west.
Distance: 1,347 km (837 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 48 min
Departure: DYU (38.5433006287, 68.8249969482)
Arrival: DEL (28.5665, 77.103104)
Route Type: International
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