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FRA → DEL
Which side of the plane to sit from Frankfurt am Main Airport (Frankfurt) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the most dramatic landscapes, including the northern peaks of the Greater Caucasus and a better angle for the Himalayas during the descent into Delhi.
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Greater Caucasus Mountains
Spectacular views of snow-capped peaks, including Mount Elbrus, separating the Black and Caspian Seas.
The Caspian Sea
Observation of the world's largest inland body of water and the illuminated oil rigs near Baku.
Karakum Desert
Vast stretches of sun-scorched golden sands across Turkmenistan.
Bukhara and Samarkand
Bird's-eye view of ancient Silk Road cities and their unique urban layouts.
The Himalayas
Distant but majestic views of the world's highest mountain range when approaching the Indian subcontinent from the north.
To maximize views, select a seat ahead of the wing. For daylight flights leaving FRA in the afternoon, the Caucasus will be illuminated by the late-day sun. During the final hour of flight, look north for the silhouette of the Himalayas against the horizon.
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Distant views of the Austrian and Bavarian Alps shortly after departure from Frankfurt.
Anatolian Plateau
The rugged, reddish terrain of central Turkey and the Armenian Highlands.
Mount Ararat
The legendary snow-capped dormant compound volcano near the border of Turkey and Armenia.
Dasht-e Kavir
The striking salt crusts and swirling patterns of Iran's Great Salt Desert.
Hindu Kush Range
Jagged, high-altitude ridges spanning across Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Thar Desert
The arid landscape of the 'Great Indian Desert' visible during the descent into Delhi.
The right side is ideal for catching a sunset if your flight is timed for a late afternoon departure. Keep an eye out for the unique salt formations in Iran, which look like abstract art from 35,000 feet. In winter, the snow cover on the Hindu Kush is particularly brilliant.
Book Hotels in DelhiDistance: 6,121 km (3,803 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 7 hrs 12 min
Departure: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)
Arrival: DEL (28.5665, 77.103104)
Route Type: International
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