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SVO → DEL
Which side of the plane to sit from Sheremetyevo International Airport (Moscow) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a front-row seat to the dramatic Pamir and Hindu Kush mountain ranges, especially breathtaking during the typical early morning arrival into Delhi when the sun rises over the peaks.
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Moscow Outskirts
Aerial views of the dense forests and urban sprawl surrounding Sheremetyevo during takeoff.
Pamir Mountains
Stunning views of the 'Roof of the World' with massive glaciers and 7,000m+ peaks in Tajikistan.
Himalayan Sunrise
Spectacular dawn light hitting the eastern horizons of the high mountain ranges during red-eye flights.
North Indian Plains
The transition from rugged mountains to the fertile, green Indo-Gangetic plains of Uttar Pradesh.
Yamuna River
Aerial views of the winding holy river as the flight aligns with the runway at Indira Gandhi International Airport.
For the standard red-eye flights departing Moscow at night, choose the left side to witness a spectacular sunrise over the Asian mountain massifs. Use a window seat behind the wing to avoid engine heat haze and ensure clear views of the Pamir knot. This side is also better for spotting the higher Himalayan peaks in the far distance during clear winter mornings.
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Volga River
The winding path of Russia's most iconic river visible shortly after reaching cruise altitude.
Kyzylkum Desert
The striking red sands and arid, desolate landscapes of the Central Asian steppe.
Amu Darya
One of Central Asia's longest rivers snaking through the desert landscape near the Uzbek border.
Western Hindu Kush
The jagged, arid ridges and deep valleys of the Afghan mountains to the west of the flight path.
Delhi City Lights
The massive, glittering urban expanse of the National Capital Region during night landings or early morning arrivals.
The right side is ideal for afternoon departures to catch the sunset over the Caspian depression and Aral Sea region. During winter months, watch for the stark contrast between the snow-covered Russian plains and the brown Afghan deserts. If landing in Delhi from the north, the right side often offers a broad view of the city's western suburbs and the Aravalli hills.
Book Hotels in DelhiDistance: 4,363 km (2,711 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 8 min
Departure: SVO (55.972599, 37.4146)
Arrival: DEL (28.5665, 77.103104)
Route Type: International
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