Neither side offers dramatic terrain since the route crosses mostly flat central Indian plains, but the right side picks up glimpses of the Malwa plateau, Satpura foothills, and Narmada valley relief, giving it a slight edge over the featureless eastern plains.
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Flight Path
Delhi to Nagpur is 530 miles (853 km), a flight of about 1 hour 50 minutes.
The flight path crosses the Malwa plateau and passes near the Narmada River valley in Madhya Pradesh before descending into the flatter Vidarbha region around Nagpur.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from DEL
RIGHTDeparting DEL to the south, the right side offers a brief glimpse of the Yamuna riverbed and Delhi's western suburbs before the aircraft climbs over the flat Indo-Gangetic plain. It's a modest but slightly more varied view than the featureless plain to the east.
Landing at NAG
RIGHTOn approach into Nagpur, the right side captures the transition from the Malwa plateau's low hills and the Narmada valley's forested terrain to the flatter Vidarbha plains around the city, giving slightly more textured relief than the eastern side.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Indira Gandhi International (DEL) to Nagpur (NAG)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Delhi to Nagpur. Neither side offers dramatic terrain since the route crosses mostly flat central Indian plains, but the right side picks up glimpses of the Malwa plateau, Satpura foothills, and Narmada valley relief, giving it a slight edge over the featureless eastern plains.
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 to the south, the right side offers a brief glimpse of the Yamuna riverbed and Delhi's western suburbs before the aircraft climbs over the flat Indo-Gangetic plain. It's a modest but slightly more varied view than the featureless plain to the east. Notable sights include: Yamuna River, Delhi urban sprawl, Indo-Gangetic plain farmland.
What can I see when landing at Nagpur in Nagpur?
When landing at Nagpur (NAG), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Nagpur, the right side captures the transition from the Malwa plateau's low hills and the Narmada valley's forested terrain to the flatter Vidarbha plains around the city, giving slightly more textured relief than the eastern side. Notable sights include: Satpura foothills, Narmada valley remnants, Nagpur city outskirts, Vidarbha farmland.
How long is the flight from Delhi to Nagpur?
The flight from Indira Gandhi International (DEL) to Nagpur (NAG) takes about 1 hour 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 530 miles (853 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Delhi to Nagpur flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Malwa plateau and passes near the Narmada River valley in Madhya Pradesh before descending into the flatter Vidarbha region around Nagpur.