The right side offers the Brahmaputra during departure and, on clear days, a distant but genuine glimpse of the Himalayan foothills along the cruise and descent — features entirely absent from the flatter, riverless view to the south.
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Flight Path
Guwahati to Delhi is 905 miles (1,456 km), a flight of about 2 hours 10 minutes.
Indo-Gangetic plain over northern Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh, with the Himalayan foothill range occasionally visible as a pale ridge on the northern horizon in clear conditions.
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Takeoff from GAU
RIGHTDeparting GAU on runway 02, the initial climb heads toward the Brahmaputra, and as the aircraft banks west toward Delhi, the right-side windows sweep across the river's braided channels and the green foothills rising toward Arunachal Pradesh. The left side mainly shows the flatter Kamrup countryside and distant Meghalaya plateau, which is less distinct from this altitude.

Landing at DEL
RIGHTOn the descent into Delhi, the right side keeps a lingering, distant view toward the Himalayan foothills on the northern horizon before the plain closes in, while also catching the Yamuna River as the aircraft crosses toward the airport. The left side faces south over featureless Haryana farmland with no comparable landmark.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) to Indira Gandhi International (DEL)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Guwahati to Delhi. The right side offers the Brahmaputra during departure and, on clear days, a distant but genuine glimpse of the Himalayan foothills along the cruise and descent — features entirely absent from the flatter, riverless view to the south.
What can I see during takeoff from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati?
During takeoff from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing GAU on runway 02, the initial climb heads toward the Brahmaputra, and as the aircraft banks west toward Delhi, the right-side windows sweep across the river's braided channels and the green foothills rising toward Arunachal Pradesh. The left side mainly shows the flatter Kamrup countryside and distant Meghalaya plateau, which is less distinct from this altitude. Notable sights include: Brahmaputra River, Guwahati city and North Guwahati, foothills of the Eastern Himalaya/Arunachal Pradesh, Kamrup rural plain.
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 the descent into Delhi, the right side keeps a lingering, distant view toward the Himalayan foothills on the northern horizon before the plain closes in, while also catching the Yamuna River as the aircraft crosses toward the airport. The left side faces south over featureless Haryana farmland with no comparable landmark. Notable sights include: Yamuna River, Indo-Gangetic plain farmland, distant Himalayan foothill haze, Delhi's northern suburbs.
How long is the flight from Guwahati to Delhi?
The flight from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) to Indira Gandhi International (DEL) takes about 2 hours 10 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 905 miles (1,456 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Guwahati to Delhi flight path pass over?
Indo-Gangetic plain over northern Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh, with the Himalayan foothill range occasionally visible as a pale ridge on the northern horizon in clear conditions.