Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Delhi to Sharjah. Right-side seats win overall because the takeoff view of the Yamuna and Aravalli Hills is more distinctive than the landing view, and the flight path generally tracks southeast where right-side geography (Rajasthan's terrain, eventual approach to the Gulf) provides more visual interest than the left-side inland desert.

During takeoff from Indira Gandhi International (DEL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the Yamuna River winding through Delhi's eastern districts during initial climb, plus the Aravalli Hills rising to the southeast. Left side faces the flat plains and urban sprawl with less distinctive geography. Notable sights include: Yamuna River (visible as a brown ribbon through the city), Aravalli Hills (low ridge on southeastern horizon), Delhi's urban grid (geometric pattern of streets and buildings), Indus-Gangetic Plain (flat terrain extending north and west).

When landing at Sharjah International (SHJ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer views of the Persian Gulf's turquoise waters and the Hajar Mountains on the Oman border during descent into Sharjah. Right side faces the flat Rub' al Khali desert interior with less visual interest. Notable sights include: Persian Gulf (bright turquoise water), Hajar Mountains (dark rocky ridge on the eastern horizon), Sharjah's coastal development (white buildings and infrastructure along the shore), Dubai skyline (visible to the south as a cluster of tall structures).

The flight from Indira Gandhi International (DEL) to Sharjah International (SHJ) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Thar Desert (flat, sandy terrain with sparse vegetation), the Aravalli Hills (low mountain range extending southwest from Delhi), and transitions over Rajasthan's open plains. Around the midpoint near the Rajasthan-Gujarat border, the landscape shifts from semi-arid scrubland to increasingly barren desert. The final 30 minutes approach the Arabian Sea coast and the Persian Gulf, with the Hajar Mountains becoming visible on the eastern (right) side as the aircraft descends toward Sharjah.