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SYD → DEL
Which side of the plane to sit from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (Sydney) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi)?
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.
Botany Bay
Immediate views of the New South Wales coastline and the Pacific Ocean right after takeoff from SYD.
Lake Eyre
The mesmerizing white salt pans of Australia's lowest natural point, visible as you cross the dead center of the continent.
Andaman Islands
A stunning archipelago of emerald-green islands surrounded by coral reefs in the middle of the Andaman Sea.
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.
Indo-Gangetic Plain
The sprawling, fertile agricultural heartland of Northern India as the aircraft begins its descent toward Delhi.
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.
Sydney CBD
If taking off to the north, spectacular views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge are visible shortly after lift-off.
Blue Mountains
The rugged, eucalyptus-clothed sandstone plateaus and gorges located just west of the Sydney basin.
Great Sandy Desert
Vast, undulating red sand dunes of North-Western Australia stretching toward the horizon.
Nicobar Islands
Remote and pristine tropical islands visible if the flight path tracks slightly south toward the Bay of Bengal.
Eastern Ghats
The broken mountain ranges along India's eastern coast as the flight enters Indian airspace over Odisha or Andhra Pradesh.
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.
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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