This route is famous among travelers for left-side Himalayan views: for most of the cruise and especially the final approach into Kathmandu, the left side reveals the high snow peaks of the Himalayan range, while the right side stays over flat, featureless terrain the whole flight.
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Flight Path
Delhi to Kathmandu is 507 miles (816 km), a flight of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
The flight path skirts south of the main Himalayan crest over the Terai lowlands and southern Nepal foothills, with distant views north toward the Dhaulagiri-Annapurna Himalayan wall on clear days before descending into the Kathmandu Valley.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from DEL
LEFTDeparting DEL toward the east, the initial climb and turn give left-side passengers a view over Delhi's northern districts and the Yamuna River floodplain, while the right side looks over featureless agricultural plains.
Landing at KTM
LEFTOn the approach into Kathmandu Valley, the left side offers sweeping views of the snow-capped Himalayan wall including the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri massifs to the northwest, plus the terraced hills ringing the valley as the aircraft descends.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Indira Gandhi International (DEL) to Tribhuvan International (KTM)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Delhi to Kathmandu. This route is famous among travelers for left-side Himalayan views: for most of the cruise and especially the final approach into Kathmandu, the left side reveals the high snow peaks of the Himalayan range, while the right side stays over flat, featureless terrain the whole flight.
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 DEL toward the east, the initial climb and turn give left-side passengers a view over Delhi's northern districts and the Yamuna River floodplain, while the right side looks over featureless agricultural plains. Notable sights include: Yamuna River, northern Delhi urban sprawl, Indo-Gangetic plain fields.
What can I see when landing at Tribhuvan International in Kathmandu?
When landing at Tribhuvan International (KTM), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the approach into Kathmandu Valley, the left side offers sweeping views of the snow-capped Himalayan wall including the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri massifs to the northwest, plus the terraced hills ringing the valley as the aircraft descends. Notable sights include: Annapurna massif, Dhaulagiri range, Kathmandu Valley terraced hillsides, Bagmati River valley.
How long is the flight from Delhi to Kathmandu?
The flight from Indira Gandhi International (DEL) to Tribhuvan International (KTM) takes about 1 hour 25 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 507 miles (816 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Delhi to Kathmandu flight path pass over?
The flight path skirts south of the main Himalayan crest over the Terai lowlands and southern Nepal foothills, with distant views north toward the Dhaulagiri-Annapurna Himalayan wall on clear days before descending into the Kathmandu Valley.