Left seats capture the Brahmaputra River and Himalayan foothills on approach, which are more visually distinctive than the departure views. The landing experience outweighs the takeoff advantage on the right.
Flight Path
The flight path crosses the Indo-Gangetic Plain eastward, passing over Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Notable features include the Ganges River (visible as a wide, meandering waterway around 1 hour into flight), scattered towns and agricultural fields, and gradual terrain elevation as the aircraft approaches the Assam region. The Brahmaputra valley becomes visible about 20 minutes before landing, with the river's distinctive braided pattern and surrounding tea gardens marking the approach to Guwahati.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Indira Gandhi International (DEL) to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Delhi to Guwahati. Left seats capture the Brahmaputra River and Himalayan foothills on approach, which are more visually distinctive than the departure views. The landing experience outweighs the takeoff advantage on the right.
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. DEL typically departs runway 09L/27R or 09R/28L. Climbing eastbound on either runway, right-side seats face the Yamuna River floodplain and the sprawling urban grid of Delhi. Left seats see only the western industrial suburbs and haze. Notable sights include: Yamuna River (visible as a brown ribbon threading through the city), Delhi Ridge (low forested hills to the south), Indraprastha Power Station cooling towers, urban sprawl of East Delhi extending toward Noida.
What can I see when landing at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati?
When landing at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU), sit on the Left side for the best views. Approaching GAU from the west, aircraft descend on runway 02 or 20. Left-side seats face the Brahmaputra River valley and the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas. Right seats see only flat plains and industrial areas north of the airport. Notable sights include: Brahmaputra River (wide, sandy-bottomed, braided channels visible), Assam plains with tea gardens and agricultural patchwork, Eastern Himalayan foothills (Khasi and Jaintia ranges) rising to the south, Guwahati city sprawl along the river's north bank.
How long is the flight from Delhi to Guwahati?
The flight from Indira Gandhi International (DEL) to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) takes Approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
What does the Delhi to Guwahati flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Indo-Gangetic Plain eastward, passing over Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Notable features include the Ganges River (visible as a wide, meandering waterway around 1 hour into flight), scattered towns and agricultural fields, and gradual terrain elevation as the aircraft approaches the Assam region. The Brahmaputra valley becomes visible about 20 minutes before landing, with the river's distinctive braided pattern and surrounding tea gardens marking the approach to Guwahati.