The right side captures both the Aravalli hills near Delhi at departure and the dramatic Western Ghats escarpment near Pune at arrival, while the left side overlooks mostly featureless plateau throughout the flight.
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Flight Path
Delhi to Pune is 718 miles (1,155 km), a flight of about 1 hour 50 minutes.
Deccan plateau farmland and scattered low hills of Madhya Pradesh and northern Maharashtra, with the Narmada river valley crossed roughly midway
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from DEL
RIGHTDeparting Delhi to the south, the right side offers glimpses of the Aravalli hill chain southwest of the city as the aircraft climbs, along with the sprawl of Gurugram's skyline. The left side shows only the flat Gangetic plain.
Landing at PNQ
RIGHTOn approach into Pune from the north, the right side reveals the forested ridgelines of the Western Ghats (Sahyadri hills) rising abruptly from the Deccan plateau just west of the city, a dramatic contrast to the flat plateau seen from the left.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Indira Gandhi International (DEL) to Pune (PNQ)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Delhi to Pune. The right side captures both the Aravalli hills near Delhi at departure and the dramatic Western Ghats escarpment near Pune at arrival, while the left side overlooks mostly featureless plateau throughout the flight.
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 to the south, the right side offers glimpses of the Aravalli hill chain southwest of the city as the aircraft climbs, along with the sprawl of Gurugram's skyline. The left side shows only the flat Gangetic plain. Notable sights include: Aravalli hill ridges, Gurugram skyline, Delhi urban sprawl.
What can I see when landing at Pune in Pune?
When landing at Pune (PNQ), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Pune from the north, the right side reveals the forested ridgelines of the Western Ghats (Sahyadri hills) rising abruptly from the Deccan plateau just west of the city, a dramatic contrast to the flat plateau seen from the left. Notable sights include: Western Ghats escarpment, Mulshi/Khadakwasla reservoir area, Pune city grid, Deccan plateau edge.
How long is the flight from Delhi to Pune?
The flight from Indira Gandhi International (DEL) to Pune (PNQ) takes about 1 hour 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 718 miles (1,155 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Delhi to Pune flight path pass over?
Deccan plateau farmland and scattered low hills of Madhya Pradesh and northern Maharashtra, with the Narmada river valley crossed roughly midway