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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side is superior for this long-haul journey, offering the best views of Australia's unique salt lakes and an iconic sunset over the Indian Ocean and Bay of Bengal as you approach the Indian subcontinent.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Botany Bay

Immediate views of the New South Wales coastline and the Pacific Ocean right after takeoff from SYD.

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Lake Eyre

The mesmerizing white salt pans of Australia's lowest natural point, visible as you cross the dead center of the continent.

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Andaman Islands

A stunning archipelago of emerald-green islands surrounded by coral reefs in the middle of the Andaman Sea.

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Bay of Bengal Sunset

For flights departing Sydney in the morning, the left side provides front-row seats to a spectacular sunset over the water.

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Indo-Gangetic Plain

The sprawling, fertile agricultural heartland of Northern India as the aircraft begins its descent toward Delhi.

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South Delhi Monuments

On specific approach patterns, you may spot the Lotus Temple or the sprawling urban sprawl of the capital.

Book a window seat well away from the wing to capture the vibrant color changes of the Australian Outback. For the most dramatic views, keep your window shade open roughly 9-10 hours into the flight to catch the transition from the Indian Ocean to the Andaman Sea. This side is also better for avoiding direct glare for most of the westbound journey.

Right Side Highlights
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Sydney CBD

If taking off to the north, spectacular views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge are visible shortly after lift-off.

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Blue Mountains

The rugged, eucalyptus-clothed sandstone plateaus and gorges located just west of the Sydney basin.

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Great Sandy Desert

Vast, undulating red sand dunes of North-Western Australia stretching toward the horizon.

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Nicobar Islands

Remote and pristine tropical islands visible if the flight path tracks slightly south toward the Bay of Bengal.

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Eastern Ghats

The broken mountain ranges along India's eastern coast as the flight enters Indian airspace over Odisha or Andhra Pradesh.

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Qutub Minar

Possible views of the historic UNESCO world heritage site if the landing pattern brings the plane over South Delhi.

The right side is ideal for the first hour of flight to see the Sydney skyline and the Great Dividing Range. During the middle of the flight, this side may experience significant glare from the southern sun, so keep your window dimmers or shades ready. It is often the better side for seeing the city lights of Delhi if arriving after dark.

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Route Information

Distance: 10,435 km (6,484 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 12 hrs 17 min

Departure: SYD (-33.94609832763672, 151.177001953125)

Arrival: DEL (28.5665, 77.103104)

Route Type: International

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