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GAU → DEL
Which side of the plane to sit from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (Guwahati) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a front-row seat to the majestic Great Himalayan Range for nearly the entire duration of the flight, featuring some of the world's highest peaks.
Mount Kanchenjunga
The world's third-highest peak is often clearly visible as the flight passes near the Sikkim-Nepal border.
Everest Range
On clear days, the distant but unmistakable silhouettes of Mount Everest and Lhotse can be spotted further west.
Snow-Capped Himalayas
A continuous panorama of high-altitude peaks and glaciers stretching across the northern horizon.
Teesta River Valley
The deep, emerald-green valleys of the Teesta River cutting through the Himalayan foothills.
Kathmandu Valley Border
The flight path runs parallel to the Nepal border, offering views of the high ridges protecting the valley.
This is arguably one of the most scenic domestic routes in India. For the best experience, book a morning flight (6:00 AM to 9:00 AM) when the air is clearest and the sun illuminates the peaks from the east. Avoid seats directly over the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the mountains. The peaks are most visible during the post-monsoon months (October to December) and early spring.
Brahmaputra River
Expansive views of the winding Brahmaputra river system immediately after takeoff from Guwahati.
Gangetic Plains
A bird's-eye view of the intricate agricultural patchwork and rural settlements across Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.
Lucknow Cityscape
The sprawling urban layout of the 'City of Nawabs' is often visible during the mid-flight transit.
Ganges Confluences
Spot the various tributaries merging into the holy Ganges River as the flight moves westward.
Delhi Suburbs
Views of the rapidly developing National Capital Region (NCR) and the Yamuna River upon descent.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side is ideal for those interested in the human geography of the Indo-Gangetic plains and the vast river networks of Eastern India. During the monsoon, the cloud formations over the plains can be quite dramatic from this side.
Distance: 1,456 km (905 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 56 min
Departure: GAU (26.10610008239746, 91.58589935302734)
Arrival: DEL (28.5665, 77.103104)
Route Type: Domestic
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