The right side offers the most distinctive bookends to the flight—Bali's volcanic skyline at departure and a rare glimpse of the Himalayan foothills plus Delhi's urban and river geography at arrival—while the long overwater cruise segment is comparably plain on both sides.
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Flight Path
Denpasar to Delhi is 3,618 miles (5,822 km), a flight of about 7 hours 25 minutes.
The flight path crosses the Java Sea, the Strait of Malacca or northern Sumatra, the Andaman Sea, and the Bay of Bengal before making landfall over eastern India near the Eastern Ghats, then continuing across the Deccan Plateau and Indo-Gangetic Plain toward Delhi.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from DPS
RIGHTDeparting DPS on runway 27, the aircraft climbs out over the ocean southwest of Bali before turning north toward Sumatra. This turn brings Bali's volcanic peaks, Agung and Batur, along with the island's terraced highlands, into view on the right side of the aircraft.
Landing at DEL
RIGHTOn approach into Delhi, arrivals from the south or east often land toward the west (runway 29), putting the northern horizon—where the Himalayan foothills are sometimes visible on clear winter days—on the right side of the aircraft. Closer in, the Yamuna River and Delhi's dense urban sprawl also unfold beneath the right side during the final descent.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) to Indira Gandhi International (DEL)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Denpasar to Delhi. The right side offers the most distinctive bookends to the flight—Bali's volcanic skyline at departure and a rare glimpse of the Himalayan foothills plus Delhi's urban and river geography at arrival—while the long overwater cruise segment is comparably plain on both sides.
What can I see during takeoff from Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar?
During takeoff from Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing DPS on runway 27, the aircraft climbs out over the ocean southwest of Bali before turning north toward Sumatra. This turn brings Bali's volcanic peaks, Agung and Batur, along with the island's terraced highlands, into view on the right side of the aircraft. Notable sights include: Mount Agung, Mount Batur, Bali's southern coastline, Java Sea.
What can I see when landing at Indira Gandhi International in Delhi?
When landing at Indira Gandhi International (DEL), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Delhi, arrivals from the south or east often land toward the west (runway 29), putting the northern horizon—where the Himalayan foothills are sometimes visible on clear winter days—on the right side of the aircraft. Closer in, the Yamuna River and Delhi's dense urban sprawl also unfold beneath the right side during the final descent. Notable sights include: Distant Himalayan foothills (visibility-dependent), Yamuna River, Delhi's urban skyline, agricultural plains of the Indo-Gangetic belt.
How long is the flight from Denpasar to Delhi?
The flight from Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) to Indira Gandhi International (DEL) takes about 7 hours 25 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,618 miles (5,822 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Denpasar to Delhi flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Java Sea, the Strait of Malacca or northern Sumatra, the Andaman Sea, and the Bay of Bengal before making landfall over eastern India near the Eastern Ghats, then continuing across the Deccan Plateau and Indo-Gangetic Plain toward Delhi.