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HYD → IDR
Which side of the plane to sit from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (Hyderabad) to Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport (Indore)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of major water bodies like the Nizam Sagar and the dramatic geographic transition over the Satpura and Vindhya mountain ranges.
Nizam Sagar Reservoir
A massive, sprawling water body in Telangana that provides a stunning blue contrast against the Deccan landscape shortly after takeoff.
Satpura Mountain Range
Ancient, rugged ridges and forested valleys that define the geography of the border between Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.
Narmada River Crossing
The flight crosses this holy river, which appears as a wide, shimmering ribbon cutting through the rocky terrain of Central India.
Vindhya Escarpment
The dramatic cliff-like edges of the Malwa Plateau visible during the initial stages of the descent into Indore.
For morning departures, the left side is essential to avoid the glare of the sun. Keep your camera ready about 15 minutes into the flight for the Nizam Sagar lake. During the monsoon (June to September), this side offers views of incredibly lush, emerald-green hills in the Satpura region.
Hyderabad Urban Fringe
Views of the Outer Ring Road and the rapidly expanding residential and industrial clusters on the northern edges of Hyderabad.
Godavari Basin Streams
Winding seasonal tributaries and irrigation canals that create intricate patterns across the fertile plains of Northern Telangana.
Malwa Plateau Farmlands
An expansive patchwork of agricultural fields that change colors dramatically between the harvest and sowing seasons.
Indore Cityscape
A sweeping view of the 'Mini Mumbai' urban sprawl as the aircraft aligns with the runway at Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport.
The right side is the best choice for evening flights to enjoy the sunset colors over the horizon. During the winter months, look for the early morning mist settling over the Godavari basin. It is also the better side for spotting the dense urban layout of Indore just before touchdown.
Distance: 669 km (416 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 7 min
Departure: HYD (17.2313175201, 78.4298553467)
Arrival: IDR (22.7217998505, 75.8011016846)
Route Type: Domestic
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