Both sides fly over largely flat Indo-Gangetic and Gujarat plains with no dramatic terrain, but the right side offers glimpses of Delhi's urban sprawl at takeoff, distant low Aravalli hills of Rajasthan during cruise, and the Sabarmati riverside cityscape of Ahmedabad on landing, giving it a slight edge over the largely featureless left side.
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Flight Path
Delhi to Ahmedabad is 469 miles (755 km), a flight of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Flat agricultural plains of eastern Rajasthan, with the low, eroded ridges of the Aravalli Range visible in the distance to the west of the flight path
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from DEL
RIGHTDeparting DEL toward the southwest, the aircraft typically turns south after takeoff, putting Delhi's dense urban sprawl and the Yamuna floodplain in view on the right side before the city fades into haze over the plains.
Landing at AMD
RIGHTOn approach into AMD from the north, the descent path curves toward the Sabarmati River, and the right side gives a clearer view of Ahmedabad's riverside grid and the surrounding flat Gujarat farmland as the plane lines up for landing.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Indira Gandhi International (DEL) to Ahmedabad (AMD)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Delhi to Ahmedabad. Both sides fly over largely flat Indo-Gangetic and Gujarat plains with no dramatic terrain, but the right side offers glimpses of Delhi's urban sprawl at takeoff, distant low Aravalli hills of Rajasthan during cruise, and the Sabarmati riverside cityscape of Ahmedabad on landing, giving it a slight edge over the largely featureless left side.
What can I see during takeoff from Indira Gandhi International in Delhi?
During takeoff from Indira Gandhi International (DEL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing DEL toward the southwest, the aircraft typically turns south after takeoff, putting Delhi's dense urban sprawl and the Yamuna floodplain in view on the right side before the city fades into haze over the plains. Notable sights include: Delhi urban sprawl, Yamuna River floodplain, Indira Gandhi International Airport perimeter.
What can I see when landing at Ahmedabad in Ahmedabad?
When landing at Ahmedabad (AMD), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into AMD from the north, the descent path curves toward the Sabarmati River, and the right side gives a clearer view of Ahmedabad's riverside grid and the surrounding flat Gujarat farmland as the plane lines up for landing. Notable sights include: Sabarmati River, Ahmedabad city grid, surrounding agricultural plains.
How long is the flight from Delhi to Ahmedabad?
The flight from Indira Gandhi International (DEL) to Ahmedabad (AMD) takes about 1 hour 25 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 469 miles (755 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Delhi to Ahmedabad flight path pass over?
Flat agricultural plains of eastern Rajasthan, with the low, eroded ridges of the Aravalli Range visible in the distance to the west of the flight path