Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Delhi to Sydney. While takeoff from Delhi offers good urban and river views on the right, the landing approach into Sydney on the left provides more dramatic and varied scenery—the Blue Mountains, river systems, and Sydney Harbour geography make for a more visually rewarding experience overall.

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 and the urban sprawl of the National Capital Region as you climb out. The river's distinctive curves and the contrast between built-up areas and agricultural land to the south are clearly visible during the initial climb. Notable sights include: Yamuna River, Delhi urban grid, Aravalli Hills (distant southern horizon), agricultural plains extending south.

When landing at Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer the best views during descent into Sydney. You'll see the Blue Mountains as a distinctive ridge on the western horizon, then the Nepean River valley, and finally the approach over the Hawkesbury River and Sydney Harbour with its iconic geography. Notable sights include: Blue Mountains (western ridge), Nepean River valley, Hawkesbury River, Sydney Harbour and coastal headlands.

The flight from Indira Gandhi International (DEL) to Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) takes Approximately 16-17 hours (including one stop, typically in Southeast Asia or Middle East).

This route typically crosses the Arabian Sea, passes over the Arabian Peninsula or Persian Gulf region, continues across the Indian Ocean via waypoints near the Maldives or Chagos Archipelago, then crosses the vast southern Indian Ocean before approaching Australia. Notable features visible en route include the Deccan Plateau (early climb-out), the Western Ghats coastline, the Himalayas (if routed north), the Red Sea or Persian Gulf (depending on routing), and the Australian interior deserts and Great Dividing Range during final descent. Most of the flight crosses open ocean with limited landmark visibility.