The right side offers a more consistent run of geographic interest: Himalayan foothills near Delhi, the Hindu Kush and Pamir ranges over Afghanistan and Central Asia, and glimpses of the Caspian Sea, whereas the left side is dominated by flat steppe and plains until the very end of the flight when Windsor Castle briefly appears near landing.
Flight Path
Hindu Kush and Pamir mountain ranges over Afghanistan, the Caspian Sea, and the flat steppe of Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan give way to the plains of Eastern Europe as the route continues toward Poland and Germany.
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Takeoff from DEL
RIGHTDeparting DEL on a northwest heading, the right side faces north over the Yamuna river and Delhi's dense urban grid, with the flat Indo-Gangetic plain stretching toward the hazy foothills of the Himalayas on the horizon. The left side only shows the featureless Haryana countryside.
Landing at LHR
LEFTOn a typical westerly approach into Heathrow, the final turn brings Windsor Castle and the River Thames into view just south of the flight path on the left side, along with the green suburbs of west London. The right side mostly shows the M4 corridor and reservoirs with less distinctive scenery.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Indira Gandhi International (DEL) to Heathrow (LHR)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Delhi to London. The right side offers a more consistent run of geographic interest: Himalayan foothills near Delhi, the Hindu Kush and Pamir ranges over Afghanistan and Central Asia, and glimpses of the Caspian Sea, whereas the left side is dominated by flat steppe and plains until the very end of the flight when Windsor Castle briefly appears near landing.
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 DEL on a northwest heading, the right side faces north over the Yamuna river and Delhi's dense urban grid, with the flat Indo-Gangetic plain stretching toward the hazy foothills of the Himalayas on the horizon. The left side only shows the featureless Haryana countryside. Notable sights include: Yamuna River, Delhi urban sprawl, Indo-Gangetic plain, distant Himalayan foothills (haze permitting).
What can I see when landing at Heathrow in London?
When landing at Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Left side for the best views. On a typical westerly approach into Heathrow, the final turn brings Windsor Castle and the River Thames into view just south of the flight path on the left side, along with the green suburbs of west London. The right side mostly shows the M4 corridor and reservoirs with less distinctive scenery. Notable sights include: Windsor Castle, River Thames, west London suburbs, Heathrow perimeter reservoirs.
How long is the flight from Delhi to London?
The flight from Indira Gandhi International (DEL) to Heathrow (LHR) takes 9h 05m.
What does the Delhi to London flight path pass over?
Hindu Kush and Pamir mountain ranges over Afghanistan, the Caspian Sea, and the flat steppe of Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan give way to the plains of Eastern Europe as the route continues toward Poland and Germany.