Right side captures the San Gabriel Mountains during descent into LAX, which is more visually striking than the Yamuna River and Aravalli Hills during Delhi departure. The mountain scenery during approach outweighs the takeoff advantage.
Flight Path
Hindu Kush and Pamir mountain ranges (Afghanistan-Tajikistan border region), Caspian Sea (northern horizon), Arabian Sea (southern route variant), Persian Gulf, Zagros Mountains (Iran), Mesopotamian plains (Iraq-Syria), Mediterranean Sea, Atlas Mountains (Morocco-Algeria), Sahara Desert (southern portions visible on some routing), Atlantic Ocean approach to North America
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from DEL
LEFTLeft side offers views of the Yamuna River winding through Delhi's urban sprawl and the Aravalli Hills to the southwest. Right side faces the flat Indo-Gangetic Plain with fewer distinctive landmarks during initial climb.
Landing at LAX
RIGHTRight side provides views of the San Gabriel Mountains and the Los Angeles basin's urban sprawl as the aircraft descends toward LAX. Left side faces the Pacific Ocean but offers less distinctive terrain during final approach.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Indira Gandhi International (DEL) to Los Angeles International (LAX)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Delhi to Los Angeles. Right side captures the San Gabriel Mountains during descent into LAX, which is more visually striking than the Yamuna River and Aravalli Hills during Delhi departure. The mountain scenery during approach outweighs the takeoff advantage.
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. Left side offers views of the Yamuna River winding through Delhi's urban sprawl and the Aravalli Hills to the southwest. Right side faces the flat Indo-Gangetic Plain with fewer distinctive landmarks during initial climb. Notable sights include: Yamuna River, Aravalli Hills, Delhi urban grid, Indira Gandhi International Airport grounds.
What can I see when landing at Los Angeles International in Los Angeles?
When landing at Los Angeles International (LAX), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides views of the San Gabriel Mountains and the Los Angeles basin's urban sprawl as the aircraft descends toward LAX. Left side faces the Pacific Ocean but offers less distinctive terrain during final approach. Notable sights include: San Gabriel Mountains, Los Angeles urban sprawl, Long Beach harbor area, Pacific coastline.
How long is the flight from Delhi to Los Angeles?
The flight from Indira Gandhi International (DEL) to Los Angeles International (LAX) takes 15h 30m.
What does the Delhi to Los Angeles flight path pass over?
Hindu Kush and Pamir mountain ranges (Afghanistan-Tajikistan border region), Caspian Sea (northern horizon), Arabian Sea (southern route variant), Persian Gulf, Zagros Mountains (Iran), Mesopotamian plains (Iraq-Syria), Mediterranean Sea, Atlas Mountains (Morocco-Algeria), Sahara Desert (southern portions visible on some routing), Atlantic Ocean approach to North America