Delhi to Varanasi is 415 miles (667 km), a flight of about 1 hour 40 minutes.
The right side consistently offers the route's most identifiable features — the Yamuna near Delhi at departure and the Ganges' iconic bend with Varanasi's ghats at arrival — while the left side over this short, flat Gangetic plain route has only occasional, weather-dependent glimpses of distant Himalayan peaks.
Flight Path
The flight path crosses the Ganges-Yamuna Doab plain, passing near Kanpur and close to Prayagraj (Allahabad), where the Ganges and Yamuna rivers converge, before continuing over the agricultural plains of eastern Uttar Pradesh toward Varanasi.
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Takeoff from DEL
RIGHTClimbing southeast out of Delhi, the right side looks toward the Yamuna River threading through the southern suburbs of Noida and Faridabad, with the low, eroded Aravalli ridge near Gurugram fading into the haze on the horizon. The left side over this stretch shows only the flat, featureless plain north of the departure path.
Landing at VNS
RIGHTOn final descent into Varanasi, the right side reveals the Ganges' famous horseshoe bend lined with ghats and temple spires, one of the most recognizable urban river landmarks in India. Further south, the low Vindhya hills near Mirzapur add mild relief that the flat left-side plain lacks.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Indira Gandhi International (DEL) to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Delhi to Varanasi. The right side consistently offers the route's most identifiable features — the Yamuna near Delhi at departure and the Ganges' iconic bend with Varanasi's ghats at arrival — while the left side over this short, flat Gangetic plain route has only occasional, weather-dependent glimpses of distant Himalayan peaks.
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. Climbing southeast out of Delhi, the right side looks toward the Yamuna River threading through the southern suburbs of Noida and Faridabad, with the low, eroded Aravalli ridge near Gurugram fading into the haze on the horizon. The left side over this stretch shows only the flat, featureless plain north of the departure path. Notable sights include: Yamuna River, Delhi's southern suburbs (Noida/Faridabad), distant Aravalli ridge.
What can I see when landing at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in Varanasi?
When landing at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS), sit on the Right side for the best views. On final descent into Varanasi, the right side reveals the Ganges' famous horseshoe bend lined with ghats and temple spires, one of the most recognizable urban river landmarks in India. Further south, the low Vindhya hills near Mirzapur add mild relief that the flat left-side plain lacks. Notable sights include: Ganges River horseshoe bend, Varanasi ghats and temple skyline, distant Vindhya hills.
How long is the flight from Delhi to Varanasi?
The flight from Indira Gandhi International (DEL) to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) takes about 1 hour 40 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 415 miles (667 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Delhi to Varanasi flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Ganges-Yamuna Doab plain, passing near Kanpur and close to Prayagraj (Allahabad), where the Ganges and Yamuna rivers converge, before continuing over the agricultural plains of eastern Uttar Pradesh toward Varanasi.