The right side captures both the Himalayan foothill scenery during departure from Dehradun and the distinctive rocky Deccan terrain and reservoirs during the Hyderabad approach, while the left side mostly overlooks flat, featureless plains for the bulk of the flight.
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Flight Path
Dehra Dun to Hyderabad is 895 miles (1,441 km), a flight of about 2 hours 5 minutes.
Indo-Gangetic plain giving way to the Vindhya Range and Malwa Plateau, with the Narmada River valley crossed roughly at midpoint before the terrain transitions into the Deccan Plateau near Hyderabad.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from DED
RIGHTDehradun sits in the Doon Valley with the Shivalik and Lesser Himalayan foothills rising just to the north. On the typical westward departure (runway 26) before the turn south, the right side offers a brief but striking view of these forested ridgelines and valley terrain before the aircraft climbs away toward the plains.
Landing at HYD
RIGHTOn approach into Hyderabad from the north, the right side gives passengers a clear look at the city's distinctive granite outcrops, lakes, and the western reservoirs (Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar), plus glimpses of the urban sprawl and Hussain Sagar lake if the approach curves over the city core.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dehradun (DED) to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dehra Dun to Hyderabad. The right side captures both the Himalayan foothill scenery during departure from Dehradun and the distinctive rocky Deccan terrain and reservoirs during the Hyderabad approach, while the left side mostly overlooks flat, featureless plains for the bulk of the flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Dehradun in Dehra Dun?
During takeoff from Dehradun (DED), sit on the Right side for the best views. Dehradun sits in the Doon Valley with the Shivalik and Lesser Himalayan foothills rising just to the north. On the typical westward departure (runway 26) before the turn south, the right side offers a brief but striking view of these forested ridgelines and valley terrain before the aircraft climbs away toward the plains. Notable sights include: Shivalik Hills, Doon Valley forests, Song River valley, distant Lesser Himalaya ridgelines.
What can I see when landing at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad?
When landing at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Hyderabad from the north, the right side gives passengers a clear look at the city's distinctive granite outcrops, lakes, and the western reservoirs (Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar), plus glimpses of the urban sprawl and Hussain Sagar lake if the approach curves over the city core. Notable sights include: Osman Sagar Lake, Himayat Sagar Lake, Hyderabad granite hill outcrops, Hussain Sagar Lake in the distance.
How long is the flight from Dehra Dun to Hyderabad?
The flight from Dehradun (DED) to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) takes about 2 hours 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 895 miles (1,441 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Dehra Dun to Hyderabad flight path pass over?
Indo-Gangetic plain giving way to the Vindhya Range and Malwa Plateau, with the Narmada River valley crossed roughly at midpoint before the terrain transitions into the Deccan Plateau near Hyderabad.