To LKO?
Tip: Sit on the left side for landing.
The approach offers a scenic view of the city's architectural landmarks, including the sprawling Ambedkar Memorial Park and the modern developments of Gomti Nagar.
The approach offers a scenic view of the city's architectural landmarks, including the sprawling Ambedkar Memorial Park and the modern developments of Gomti Nagar.
The left side provides a continuous, breathtaking panorama of the snow-capped Garhwal Himalayas and the rugged Shivalik range throughout the first half of the flight.
The right side offers superior views of the Mumbai skyline immediately after takeoff, followed by the rugged terrain of the Satpura and Vindhya ranges and a clear perspective of the Gomti river during the descent into Lucknow.
The right side offers a superior perspective of the shifting Indian landscape, from the rugged Eastern Ghats to the vast river systems of the Godavari and the fertile Indo-Gangetic plains. On exceptionally clear days during the descent into Lucknow, passengers may even catch a glimpse of the distant Himalayan peaks to the north.
The left side offers a superior variety of landscapes, including the turquoise waters of the Persian Gulf, the unique white salt flats of the Rann of Kutch, and the agricultural tapestry of the Indo-Gangetic Plain.
The left side is generally preferred for this route as it offers the best chance of seeing the rugged Makran coastline of Pakistan and the distant silhouette of the Himalayas upon entering Indian airspace.
The left side is generally preferred for its potential views of the distant Himalayan peaks to the north on clear days and the expansive perspective of the Western Uttar Pradesh plains.
The left side is superior as it typically offers a direct view of the iconic Dubai skyline during takeoff and provides better lighting conditions for photography since the sun remains mostly to the south of the aircraft.
The Left Side is preferred as it offers a superior perspective of the vast Thar Desert and the unique salt marshes of the Rann of Kutch, with a rare opportunity to see the distant Himalayan silhouette on exceptionally clear days.
The Right Side (Starboard) is generally preferred for this short hop as it provides the most direct views of the massive Ganges River and its major tributaries, along with a potential (though weather-dependent) distant glimpse of the Himalayan range to the north.