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 Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Paris to Delhi. The left side wins overall. The Paris departure view is genuinely spectacular with the Seine and city center clearly visible. Across the flight, the left side also tracks the southern edge of the Alps during cruise over southeastern Europe, and the Himalayan foothills become visible on the left as you descend toward Delhi from the northwest. The right side wins at landing but the departure and en-route advantages favor left.
What can I see during takeoff from Charles De Gaulle in Paris?
During takeoff from Charles De Gaulle (CDG), sit on the Left side for the best views. CDG typically departs eastbound on runways 26L/26R or 27L/27R, meaning a left-side seat faces north toward Paris city center during the initial climb and turn. You get a clear view of the Seine river bends, the dense urban grid of Paris, and on clear days the Eiffel Tower district to the southwest as the aircraft banks. Notable sights include: Seine river meanders through Paris, La Défense business district towers, Stade de France in Saint-Denis, Montmartre hill with Sacré-Cœur.
What can I see when landing at Indira Gandhi International in Delhi?
When landing at Indira Gandhi International (DEL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Indira Gandhi International typically lands on runway 28 or 29, approaching from the east over Delhi. A right-side seat faces south during approach, giving views over New Delhi's government district, Connaught Place, and the Yamuna river floodplain. Left side faces north toward the less distinctive northern suburbs. Notable sights include: Yamuna river floodplain east of Delhi, Connaught Place circular road grid, India Gate and Rajpath axis, Qutb Minar area to the south.
How long is the flight from Paris to Delhi?
The flight from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Indira Gandhi International (DEL) takes Approximately 8 to 8.5 hours.
What does the Paris to Delhi flight path pass over?
The route tracks southeast from Paris over the Alps (Mont Blanc massif visible on clear days), then across northern Italy or Austria, over the Balkans and Turkey, across the Iranian plateau and its central desert basins, over Afghanistan's Hindu Kush ranges, and finally descending across the Punjab plain toward Delhi. The Hindu Kush and Karakoram ranges may be visible to the north during the Pakistan segment on clear days.