The right side wins overall because the cruise phase passes south of the Alps, over the Caucasus range near Georgia and Armenia, and along the edge of the Hindu Kush and Pamir foothills in Afghanistan—far more dramatic terrain than the flat Eastern European and Central Asian steppe visible on the left.
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Flight Path
Paris to Delhi is 4,080 miles (6,565 km), a flight of about 7 hours 50 minutes.
Black Sea coastline, Caucasus Mountains (Georgia/Armenia border), Caspian Sea, Karakum Desert, Hindu Kush foothills in northern Afghanistan
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from CDG
RIGHTDeparting CDG eastbound, the right side offers a brief glimpse of the Paris basin and the Marne valley before the climb, while the left side shows only flat Île-de-France farmland with no distinguishing features.
Landing at DEL
LEFTOn approach into Delhi from the northwest, the left side can catch a distant view of the Aravalli hill ridges southwest of the city and the sprawling grid of Delhi's outskirts, while the right side mostly shows uniform agricultural plains.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Indira Gandhi International (DEL)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Paris to Delhi. The right side wins overall because the cruise phase passes south of the Alps, over the Caucasus range near Georgia and Armenia, and along the edge of the Hindu Kush and Pamir foothills in Afghanistan—far more dramatic terrain than the flat Eastern European and Central Asian steppe visible on the left.
What can I see during takeoff from Charles De Gaulle in Paris?
During takeoff from Charles De Gaulle (CDG), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing CDG eastbound, the right side offers a brief glimpse of the Paris basin and the Marne valley before the climb, while the left side shows only flat Île-de-France farmland with no distinguishing features. Notable sights include: Marne River valley, eastern Paris suburbs, Champagne region vineyards.
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. On approach into Delhi from the northwest, the left side can catch a distant view of the Aravalli hill ridges southwest of the city and the sprawling grid of Delhi's outskirts, while the right side mostly shows uniform agricultural plains. Notable sights include: Yamuna River, Aravalli hill ridge, Delhi urban sprawl, Indira Gandhi International runways.
How long is the flight from Paris to Delhi?
The flight from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Indira Gandhi International (DEL) takes about 7 hours 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 4,080 miles (6,565 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Paris to Delhi flight path pass over?
Black Sea coastline, Caucasus Mountains (Georgia/Armenia border), Caspian Sea, Karakum Desert, Hindu Kush foothills in northern Afghanistan