About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Bangalore (BLR) to Indira Gandhi International (DEL)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bangalore to Delhi. While takeoff offers good plateau views from the right, the landing approach on the left provides more dramatic and distinctive geography—the Yamuna River and Aravalli Hills are far more visually striking than the departure plateau. Left seats capture the most memorable segment of this route.
What can I see during takeoff from Bangalore in Bangalore?
During takeoff from Bangalore (BLR), sit on the Right side for the best views. BLR typically departs runway 27L/27R (westbound). Right-side seats face north during initial climb, giving views of Bangalore city sprawl, the Eastern Ghats foothills, and the plateau terrain. Left seats face the southern suburbs and open plateau with less distinctive features. Notable sights include: Bangalore city grid and lakes (Ulsoor, Sankey Tank visible as small water bodies), Eastern Ghats ridge line to the north, Nandi Hills (distant peak ~40 miles north-northeast on horizon).
What can I see when landing at Indira Gandhi International in Delhi?
When landing at Indira Gandhi International (DEL), sit on the Left side for the best views. DEL typically lands runway 28L/28R (westbound approach). Left-side seats during descent face south and southwest, offering views of the Yamuna River floodplain, Delhi's southern districts, and the Aravalli Hills. Right seats see the northern approach corridor with less dramatic geography. Notable sights include: Yamuna River (wide, meandering brown water body), Aravalli Hills (low, rocky ridge to the southwest), Delhi's urban sprawl (Dwarka, South Delhi districts), Indira Gandhi International Airport complex itself.
How long is the flight from Bangalore to Delhi?
The flight from Bangalore (BLR) to Indira Gandhi International (DEL) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Bangalore to Delhi flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Deccan Plateau northward, passing east of Hyderabad (visible as a distant urban cluster if flying at optimal altitude and timing), then transitions through central India's plateau terrain. The Vindhya Range appears as low hills on the western horizon around the midpoint. The Chambal River valley may be visible as a linear feature in the landscape. As the aircraft approaches Delhi, the terrain gradually transitions from plateau to the Indo-Gangetic Plain, with the Yamuna River becoming increasingly prominent.