To DEL?
Tip: Sit on the right side for landing.
The approach offers views of the dense urban sprawl of South Delhi and landmarks like the Qutub Minar and the Yamuna River during the final descent.
The approach offers views of the dense urban sprawl of South Delhi and landmarks like the Qutub Minar and the Yamuna River during the final descent.
The left side offers superior lighting for photography (facing north away from the sun) and provides an incredible vantage point for the Greater Caucasus mountains and the vast Central Asian landscape.
The right side offers spectacular views of the dramatic Musandam Peninsula and the rugged Makran coastline before crossing the expansive Thar Desert into India.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the distant Himalayan range and the dramatic topography of the Arakan Mountains in Myanmar, along with better lighting conditions on morning flights.
The right side of the aircraft is superior for this route as it offers the iconic view of Adam's Bridge (Rama Setu) shortly after takeoff and a more consistent view of India's diverse inland topography and major river systems.
The right side offers the most scenic journey, providing a chance to see the distant Himalayan range on clear days and a better perspective of the Ganges river system and historic cities like Lucknow.
The left side is the premium choice for this transcontinental journey, providing a front-row seat to the dramatic Caucasus Mountains, the vast Caspian Sea, and the breathtaking Western Himalayas as you approach the Indian subcontinent.
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic mountain ranges across the Balkans, Northern Iran, and the towering Hindu Kush in Afghanistan, often including the spectacular Mount Damavand.
The right side offers a spectacular view of the Triveni Sangam shortly after takeoff and the possibility of seeing the distant Himalayas on clear days.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the iconic monuments of Agra and the meandering Yamuna River during the final approach into Delhi.
The left side offers exceptional views of the northern Andaman archipelago immediately after takeoff and provides the best perspective of the Ganges river and the historic city of Varanasi as you traverse the Indian mainland.
The Left Side (North) is superior for this eastbound journey as it avoids direct southern sun glare, offering clear views of the dramatic Iranian Makran coastline and the unique geological formations of the Strait of Hormuz.
The right side provides a more iconic experience, featuring major river crossings and the potential to see the Taj Mahal and the Yamuna River during the approach to Delhi.