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HEA → DEL
Which side of the plane to sit from Herat Airport (Herat) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic Hindu Kush mountain range and the northern Himalayan foothills, providing spectacular high-altitude terrain views.
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Hindu Kush Mountains
Dramatic views of the rugged, snow-capped central highlands of Afghanistan.
Koh-i-Baba Range
The western extension of the Hindu Kush visible shortly after departing Herat.
Khyber Pass Region
The historic and mountainous gateway between the Afghan highlands and the Indus valley.
Potohar Plateau
Unique geological formations and eroded landscapes in northern Pakistan.
Himalayan Horizon
On clear days, the distant peaks of the Great Himalayas are visible to the far north.
Sit on the left for morning flights to have the sun behind you, illuminating the mountain peaks perfectly. Winter months offer the most dramatic views when the snow cover is at its peak. Keep your camera ready about 30-50 minutes after takeoff for the highest Afghan peaks.
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Registan Desert
Vast stretches of reddish sand and arid plateaus in southern Afghanistan.
Suleiman Mountains
Striking parallel limestone ridges that mark the descent into the Indus basin.
Indus River
The massive, winding river system that sustains the fertile plains of Punjab.
Thar Desert
The golden sands of the Great Indian Desert visible as you enter Indian airspace.
Gurgaon Skyline
The modern glass towers of Delhi's satellite city during the final approach.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to catch the sunset over the Thar Desert. However, be prepared for significant glare from the sun during the middle of the day. As you approach Delhi, look for the transition from desert to dense urban sprawl.
Book Hotels in DelhiDistance: 1,543 km (959 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 3 min
Departure: HEA (34.209999084472656, 62.22829818725586)
Arrival: DEL (28.5665, 77.103104)
Route Type: International
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