Delhi to Paro flight pathDELPBH

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Flight time1h 15m
Distance756
Heading093° → 099°
Best side
Left
★ 4.5 left·★ 2.0 right

This route runs along the southern edge of the Himalayas, and the left side keeps the mountain range in view for nearly the entire flight, culminating in one of the most dramatic valley approaches in commercial aviation at Paro.

Takeoff · DELLEFTDelhi urban sprawl and Yamuna River during initial climb, distant Shivalik foothills on the northern horizon
Landing · PBHLEFTJichu Drakye peak, forested Paro Valley ridgelines, Paro Chhu river

Flight Path

Flight path overview

Himalayan foothills and outer ranges near the India-Nepal-Bhutan border region, with high snow peaks visible in the distance to the north during cruise

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Delhi (left side) — Delhi urban sprawl and Yamuna River during initial climb, distant Shivalik foothills on the northern horizon

Takeoff from DEL

LEFT

Departing DEL to the east/northeast, the left side faces north toward the Himalayan foothills that build in prominence as the aircraft climbs. The right side shows the flat, hazy Indo-Gangetic plain with little variation.

Delhi urban sprawl and Yamuna River during initial climbdistant Shivalik foothills on the northern horizon

Landing at PBH

LEFT

The approach into Paro follows a dramatic Himalayan valley, and the left side offers the best views of high snow-capped peaks including Jichu Drakye as the aircraft banks through the mountains before touchdown on runway 15.

Jichu Drakye peakforested Paro Valley ridgelinesParo Chhu riverterraced valley farmland

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Indira Gandhi International (DEL) to Paro (PBH)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Delhi to Paro. This route runs along the southern edge of the Himalayas, and the left side keeps the mountain range in view for nearly the entire flight, culminating in one of the most dramatic valley approaches in commercial aviation at Paro.

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 to the east/northeast, the left side faces north toward the Himalayan foothills that build in prominence as the aircraft climbs. The right side shows the flat, hazy Indo-Gangetic plain with little variation. Notable sights include: Delhi urban sprawl and Yamuna River during initial climb, distant Shivalik foothills on the northern horizon.

What can I see when landing at Paro in Paro?

When landing at Paro (PBH), sit on the Left side for the best views. The approach into Paro follows a dramatic Himalayan valley, and the left side offers the best views of high snow-capped peaks including Jichu Drakye as the aircraft banks through the mountains before touchdown on runway 15. Notable sights include: Jichu Drakye peak, forested Paro Valley ridgelines, Paro Chhu river, terraced valley farmland.

How long is the flight from Delhi to Paro?

The flight from Indira Gandhi International (DEL) to Paro (PBH) takes 1h 15m.

What does the Delhi to Paro flight path pass over?

Himalayan foothills and outer ranges near the India-Nepal-Bhutan border region, with high snow peaks visible in the distance to the north during cruise