Delhi to Srinagar flight pathDELSXR

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Flight time1h 25m
Distance399
Heading341° → 339°
Best side
Right
★ 3.5 left·★ 4.5 right

The right side wins for both phases: a scenic view of Delhi's sprawl on departure and, more importantly, an unobstructed view of the snow-capped Himalayan peaks ringing the Kashmir Valley plus Dal Lake during the descent into Srinagar.

Takeoff · DELRIGHTDelhi urban sprawl, Yamuna River, Aravalli ridge remnants
Landing · SXRRIGHTPir Panjal range, snow-capped Himalayan peaks, Dal Lake

Flight Path

Flight path overview

Punjab plains, Shivalik foothills, and the outer ranges of the Pir Panjal as the flight path enters the Himalayan foothill zone approaching Kashmir

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Delhi (right side) — Delhi urban sprawl, Yamuna River, Aravalli ridge remnants, Haryana plains

Takeoff from DEL

RIGHT

Departing DEL to the north toward Srinagar, the right side offers views back over the Delhi urban sprawl and the Yamuna floodplain as the aircraft climbs, with better positioning for the Himalayan foothills that come into view sooner on this heading.

Delhi urban sprawlYamuna RiverAravalli ridge remnantsHaryana plains

Landing at SXR

RIGHT

The approach into Srinagar's runway 13 typically brings the aircraft in from the north over the Kashmir Valley, and the right side captures the dramatic wall of snow-capped Himalayan and Pir Panjal peaks encircling the valley as well as Dal Lake near the airport.

Pir Panjal rangesnow-capped Himalayan peaksDal LakeKashmir 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 Srinagar (SXR)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Delhi to Srinagar. The right side wins for both phases: a scenic view of Delhi's sprawl on departure and, more importantly, an unobstructed view of the snow-capped Himalayan peaks ringing the Kashmir Valley plus Dal Lake during the descent into Srinagar.

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 north toward Srinagar, the right side offers views back over the Delhi urban sprawl and the Yamuna floodplain as the aircraft climbs, with better positioning for the Himalayan foothills that come into view sooner on this heading. Notable sights include: Delhi urban sprawl, Yamuna River, Aravalli ridge remnants, Haryana plains.

What can I see when landing at Srinagar in Srinagar?

When landing at Srinagar (SXR), sit on the Right side for the best views. The approach into Srinagar's runway 13 typically brings the aircraft in from the north over the Kashmir Valley, and the right side captures the dramatic wall of snow-capped Himalayan and Pir Panjal peaks encircling the valley as well as Dal Lake near the airport. Notable sights include: Pir Panjal range, snow-capped Himalayan peaks, Dal Lake, Kashmir Valley farmland.

How long is the flight from Delhi to Srinagar?

The flight from Indira Gandhi International (DEL) to Srinagar (SXR) takes 1h 25m.

What does the Delhi to Srinagar flight path pass over?

Punjab plains, Shivalik foothills, and the outer ranges of the Pir Panjal as the flight path enters the Himalayan foothill zone approaching Kashmir