The left side wins both bookends of the flight: Delhi's riverside cityscape on departure and Hyderabad's lake-and-fort skyline on arrival, giving it more consistent landmark density than the right side, which mostly faces open plains and plateau terrain.
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Flight Path
Delhi to Hyderabad is 787 miles (1,267 km), a flight of about 2 hours 10 minutes.
The route crosses the Chambal River ravines south of Agra, then the Vindhya Range and Narmada River valley near Bhopal, the Satpura hills, and the northern edge of the Deccan Plateau before descending over Telangana's rocky scrubland into Hyderabad.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from DEL
LEFTDeparting IGI Airport and turning south toward Hyderabad puts Delhi's core - the Yamuna River and the India Gate/Connaught Place area - directly on the left side as the aircraft straightens onto its southbound track. The right side mainly shows the flatter Haryana countryside west of the city with less to look at.
Landing at HYD
LEFTOn the typical easterly final approach into Rajiv Gandhi International, the aircraft descends with Hyderabad's northern city core - Hussain Sagar Lake and the historic Golconda Fort - sitting off the left side, while the right side faces open Telangana scrubland south of the airport.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Indira Gandhi International (DEL) to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Delhi to Hyderabad. The left side wins both bookends of the flight: Delhi's riverside cityscape on departure and Hyderabad's lake-and-fort skyline on arrival, giving it more consistent landmark density than the right side, which mostly faces open plains and plateau terrain.
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. Departing IGI Airport and turning south toward Hyderabad puts Delhi's core - the Yamuna River and the India Gate/Connaught Place area - directly on the left side as the aircraft straightens onto its southbound track. The right side mainly shows the flatter Haryana countryside west of the city with less to look at. Notable sights include: Yamuna River, India Gate and central Delhi skyline, Akshardham Temple complex, Humayun's Tomb area.
What can I see when landing at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad?
When landing at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the typical easterly final approach into Rajiv Gandhi International, the aircraft descends with Hyderabad's northern city core - Hussain Sagar Lake and the historic Golconda Fort - sitting off the left side, while the right side faces open Telangana scrubland south of the airport. Notable sights include: Hussain Sagar Lake, Charminar and the Old City, Golconda Fort, Birla Mandir hilltop temple.
How long is the flight from Delhi to Hyderabad?
The flight from Indira Gandhi International (DEL) to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) takes about 2 hours 10 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 787 miles (1,267 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Delhi to Hyderabad flight path pass over?
The route crosses the Chambal River ravines south of Agra, then the Vindhya Range and Narmada River valley near Bhopal, the Satpura hills, and the northern edge of the Deccan Plateau before descending over Telangana's rocky scrubland into Hyderabad.