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NBO → DEL
Which side of the plane to sit from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Nairobi) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most diverse scenery, ranging from the rugged Horn of Africa to the vast Thar Desert and the ancient Aravalli Range upon entering India.
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Mount Kenya
Distant views of Africa's second-highest peak and the surrounding lush highlands shortly after departure from Nairobi.
Horn of Africa
The dramatic meeting of the arid Somali coastline and the deep blue waters of the Indian Ocean.
Thar Desert
Expansive views of the Great Indian Desert with its golden sands and unique geological formations as you cross into Rajasthan.
Rajasthani Forts
Glances of historic hill forts and palaces nestled among the rugged terrain near Jodhpur and Jaipur.
Aravalli Range
One of the world's oldest mountain systems appearing as jagged ridges leading the way toward Delhi.
Select a window seat on the left for morning flights to see Mount Kenya clearly. During the transition into Indian airspace, the left side offers the best lighting for photographing the desert landscape without harsh glare. Watch for the 'Pink City' of Jaipur roughly 30 minutes before landing.
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Arabian Sea
A vast, serene expanse of water that dominates the mid-section of the flight, offering beautiful deep-sea gradients.
Gujarat Coastline
The industrial and natural landscape of the Kathiawar Peninsula as the aircraft makes landfall in India.
Delhi NCR Sprawl
Extensive views of the urban landscape, including the planned sectors of Gurugram and South Delhi during the final approach.
Indian Ocean Sunrise
On overnight flights, the right side offers a spectacular view of the sun rising over the ocean horizon.
The right side is excellent for night flights to observe the dense grid of lights from coastal Indian cities. During monsoon season (June–September), this side often provides a front-row seat to massive, illuminated cloud structures over the Arabian Sea. For the best view of Delhi's cityscape, the right side is preferred if the flight lands from the south.
Book Hotels in DelhiDistance: 5,416 km (3,365 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 6 hrs 22 min
Departure: NBO (-1.31923997402, 36.9277992249)
Arrival: DEL (28.5665, 77.103104)
Route Type: International
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