The right side tracks the flight's southwest-facing geography for most of the journey, offering Delhi's urban texture at departure, glimpses of the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea during cruise, and the Strait of Malacca with Sumatra's coastline visible before the Kuala Lumpur approach. The left side spends most of the flight over featureless open ocean or hazy inland terrain with little to distinguish it.
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Flight Path
Delhi to Kuala Lumpur is 2,409 miles (3,877 km), a flight of about 5 hours 40 minutes.
Bay of Bengal, Andaman Sea, northern tip of Sumatra, Strait of Malacca
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from DEL
RIGHTDeparting Delhi on the westerly runways, the right side gives a good look back over the city's dense grid, the Yamuna River, and the low Aravalli ridge poking up south of the airport before the aircraft turns onto its southeast course. The left side mostly shows flat Haryana farmland with little definition.
Landing at KUL
RIGHTOn approach into Kuala Lumpur from the northwest, the right side overlooks the Strait of Malacca with tanker traffic and the low green coastline of Selangor giving way to palm oil plantations before the final turn toward the runway. The left side mostly faces inland hills with less distinct scenery.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Indira Gandhi International (DEL) to Kuala Lumpur International (KUL)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Delhi to Kuala Lumpur. The right side tracks the flight's southwest-facing geography for most of the journey, offering Delhi's urban texture at departure, glimpses of the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea during cruise, and the Strait of Malacca with Sumatra's coastline visible before the Kuala Lumpur approach. The left side spends most of the flight over featureless open ocean or hazy inland terrain with little to distinguish it.
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 Delhi on the westerly runways, the right side gives a good look back over the city's dense grid, the Yamuna River, and the low Aravalli ridge poking up south of the airport before the aircraft turns onto its southeast course. The left side mostly shows flat Haryana farmland with little definition. Notable sights include: Yamuna River, Delhi urban sprawl, Aravalli ridge, Indira Gandhi International runway complex.
What can I see when landing at Kuala Lumpur International in Kuala Lumpur?
When landing at Kuala Lumpur International (KUL), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Kuala Lumpur from the northwest, the right side overlooks the Strait of Malacca with tanker traffic and the low green coastline of Selangor giving way to palm oil plantations before the final turn toward the runway. The left side mostly faces inland hills with less distinct scenery. Notable sights include: Strait of Malacca, Selangor coastline, palm oil plantations, Kuala Lumpur skyline in the distance.
How long is the flight from Delhi to Kuala Lumpur?
The flight from Indira Gandhi International (DEL) to Kuala Lumpur International (KUL) takes about 5 hours 40 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,409 miles (3,877 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Delhi to Kuala Lumpur flight path pass over?
Bay of Bengal, Andaman Sea, northern tip of Sumatra, Strait of Malacca