The left side wins overall because it captures both the Yamuna/Delhi cityscape on departure and the dramatic Bay of Bengal coastline with Vizag's harbor and headland on arrival, while the right side offers mostly flat, undistinguished plateau scenery throughout the flight.
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Flight Path
Delhi to Visakhapatnam is 836 miles (1,346 km), a flight of about 1 hour 50 minutes.
Deccan plateau farmland, scattered river valleys including tributaries of the Godavari, and the rolling forested foothills of the Eastern Ghats as the route approaches the coast
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Takeoff from DEL
LEFTDeparting DEL toward the east/southeast, the left side gives a brief glimpse of the Yamuna River looping through Delhi and the dense urban grid of the capital before the climb levels off over the flat Indo-Gangetic plain. The right side shows the same flat agricultural plain with no distinguishing features.
Landing at VTZ
LEFTOn approach into VTZ from the northwest, the left side faces the Bay of Bengal, giving passengers a dramatic view of the Visakhapatnam coastline, the natural harbor, and the rocky Dolphin's Nose headland as the aircraft lines up with the coast. The right side only shows the inland Eastern Ghats foothills, which are visually flatter and less distinct.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Indira Gandhi International (DEL) to Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport (Vizag) (VTZ)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Delhi to Visakhapatnam. The left side wins overall because it captures both the Yamuna/Delhi cityscape on departure and the dramatic Bay of Bengal coastline with Vizag's harbor and headland on arrival, while the right side offers mostly flat, undistinguished plateau scenery 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 Left side for the best views. Departing DEL toward the east/southeast, the left side gives a brief glimpse of the Yamuna River looping through Delhi and the dense urban grid of the capital before the climb levels off over the flat Indo-Gangetic plain. The right side shows the same flat agricultural plain with no distinguishing features. Notable sights include: Yamuna River, Delhi urban sprawl, Indo-Gangetic plain farmland.
What can I see when landing at Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport (Vizag) in Visakhapatnam?
When landing at Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport (Vizag) (VTZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into VTZ from the northwest, the left side faces the Bay of Bengal, giving passengers a dramatic view of the Visakhapatnam coastline, the natural harbor, and the rocky Dolphin's Nose headland as the aircraft lines up with the coast. The right side only shows the inland Eastern Ghats foothills, which are visually flatter and less distinct. Notable sights include: Bay of Bengal coastline, Visakhapatnam harbor, Dolphin's Nose headland, Eastern Ghats foothills in the distance.
How long is the flight from Delhi to Visakhapatnam?
The flight from Indira Gandhi International (DEL) to Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport (Vizag) (VTZ) takes about 1 hour 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 836 miles (1,346 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Delhi to Visakhapatnam flight path pass over?
Deccan plateau farmland, scattered river valleys including tributaries of the Godavari, and the rolling forested foothills of the Eastern Ghats as the route approaches the coast