The left side delivers the two strongest moments of the flight: Delhi's river-and-skyline view on departure and the dramatic karst islands of Phang Nga Bay on arrival, while the right side is dominated by featureless plains and open sea for most of the route.
Flight Path
Extended crossing of the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea, with the Andaman Islands occasionally visible in the distance to the south before the Thai coastline comes into view
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from DEL
LEFTDelhi's airport sits southwest of the city core, so a southeast-bound departure puts the Yamuna River and Delhi's dense urban grid on the left side during the initial climb. The right side mostly shows flatter outskirts and Haryana farmland with less definition.
Landing at HKT
LEFTArriving from the north, the descent path runs along Phuket's east coast before turning west for the Runway 27 approach, putting the limestone karst islands of Phang Nga Bay on the left. The right side mostly shows open Andaman Sea with less visual interest.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Indira Gandhi International (DEL) to Phuket International (HKT)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Delhi to Phuket. The left side delivers the two strongest moments of the flight: Delhi's river-and-skyline view on departure and the dramatic karst islands of Phang Nga Bay on arrival, while the right side is dominated by featureless plains and open sea for most of the route.
What can I see during takeoff from Indira Gandhi International in Delhi?
During takeoff from Indira Gandhi International (DEL), sit on the Left side for the best views. Delhi's airport sits southwest of the city core, so a southeast-bound departure puts the Yamuna River and Delhi's dense urban grid on the left side during the initial climb. The right side mostly shows flatter outskirts and Haryana farmland with less definition. Notable sights include: Yamuna River bends, Delhi's urban grid, central government district haze, Delhi Ridge forest patch.
What can I see when landing at Phuket International in Phuket?
When landing at Phuket International (HKT), sit on the Left side for the best views. Arriving from the north, the descent path runs along Phuket's east coast before turning west for the Runway 27 approach, putting the limestone karst islands of Phang Nga Bay on the left. The right side mostly shows open Andaman Sea with less visual interest. Notable sights include: Phang Nga Bay limestone karsts, Phuket's forested hills, Andaman Sea coastline, Mai Khao Beach.
How long is the flight from Delhi to Phuket?
The flight from Indira Gandhi International (DEL) to Phuket International (HKT) takes 4h 20m.
What does the Delhi to Phuket flight path pass over?
Extended crossing of the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea, with the Andaman Islands occasionally visible in the distance to the south before the Thai coastline comes into view