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HKG → DEL
Which side of the plane to sit from Hong Kong International Airport (Hong Kong) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides an unparalleled panorama of the Himalayan mountain range, including distant views of some of the world's highest peaks like Everest and Kanchenjunga.
Yunnan Plateaus
The dramatic, rugged terrain of Southwestern China with deep river valleys and high-altitude ridges.
Eastern Himalayas
Stunning snow-capped peaks of Bhutan and the Arunachal Pradesh region appearing midway through the flight.
Mount Everest
On clear days, the distinctive pyramid of Everest and the Lhotse-Nuptse massif are visible in the distance to the north.
Annapurna Massif
The massive glaciated peaks of the central Nepalese Himalayas as the flight path parallels the range.
Delhi Approach
Views of the Yamuna River and the expanding urban sprawl of the National Capital Region during descent.
Book a window seat well ahead of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. Aim for a morning departure from HKG (around 08:00-10:00) to ensure the sun is behind you, illuminating the Himalayan peaks to the north. Avoid the monsoon season (June to September) for the clearest mountain visibility.
Pearl River Delta
Aerial perspectives of the massive Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge and the dense urban clusters of the delta.
Gulf of Tonkin
Potential views of the northern Vietnamese coastline and the waters of the South China Sea shortly after departure.
Indo-Gangetic Plain
The vast, fertile agricultural landscape stretching across Northern India and Bangladesh.
Ganges River
The winding silver ribbon of the holy river as the flight nears its final descent into Delhi.
Sit on the left for a better view of the Hong Kong skyline during takeoff from Runway 07R. On afternoon flights, this side will be shaded, making it easier to see the landscape without glare, though you miss the primary mountain range.
Distance: 3,746 km (2,328 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 24 min
Departure: HKG (22.308901, 113.915001)
Arrival: DEL (28.5665, 77.103104)
Route Type: International
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