The right side wins on both ends of the flight: the Manhattan skyline departure and a possible distant Himalayan glimpse plus Delhi's urban sprawl on arrival outweigh the largely featureless polar cruise on either side.
Flight Path
The great-circle route crosses northern Quebec, the Davis Strait, southern Greenland's glaciers and fjords, the Norwegian Sea, northern Russia (Siberian tundra), and Central Asia's steppe and desert basins before descending into the Indo-Gangetic plain.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from EWR
RIGHTDeparting EWR on runway 22 or 4, the climb-out and subsequent turn toward the polar route puts the Manhattan skyline and Hudson River on the right side of the aircraft as it banks north. This is one of the most recognizable urban views in North American aviation.
Landing at DEL
RIGHTOn final approach into Delhi from the west, the descent path passes south of the city core, and on clear winter mornings the Himalayan foothills and distant snow-capped peaks are sometimes visible far to the north on the right side, along with the sprawling grid of Delhi itself.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Indira Gandhi International (DEL)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Newark to Delhi. The right side wins on both ends of the flight: the Manhattan skyline departure and a possible distant Himalayan glimpse plus Delhi's urban sprawl on arrival outweigh the largely featureless polar cruise on either side.
What can I see during takeoff from Newark Liberty International in Newark?
During takeoff from Newark Liberty International (EWR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing EWR on runway 22 or 4, the climb-out and subsequent turn toward the polar route puts the Manhattan skyline and Hudson River on the right side of the aircraft as it banks north. This is one of the most recognizable urban views in North American aviation. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, Statue of Liberty, Newark Bay.
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 final approach into Delhi from the west, the descent path passes south of the city core, and on clear winter mornings the Himalayan foothills and distant snow-capped peaks are sometimes visible far to the north on the right side, along with the sprawling grid of Delhi itself. Notable sights include: Delhi urban sprawl, Yamuna River, distant Himalayan foothills, Aravalli ridge.
How long is the flight from Newark to Delhi?
The flight from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Indira Gandhi International (DEL) takes 14h 30m.
What does the Newark to Delhi flight path pass over?
The great-circle route crosses northern Quebec, the Davis Strait, southern Greenland's glaciers and fjords, the Norwegian Sea, northern Russia (Siberian tundra), and Central Asia's steppe and desert basins before descending into the Indo-Gangetic plain.