About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Goa (GOI) to Indira Gandhi International (DEL)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Goa to Delhi. While takeoff favors left seats for coastal and Western Ghats views, the landing approach into Delhi—which occupies most of the descent phase—strongly favors right seats for the Yamuna River, airport infrastructure, and Aravalli Hills views. Right seats capture the more dramatic final approach scenery.
What can I see during takeoff from Goa in Goa?
During takeoff from Goa (GOI), sit on the Left side for the best views. Goa typically departs runway 09/27 depending on wind. Westerly departures (runway 27) favor left seats with views of the Arabian Sea coastline and the Western Ghats escarpment rising inland. Easterly departures (runway 09) still give left-side views of the Mandovi River estuary and coastal terrain before climbing inland. Notable sights include: Arabian Sea coastline, Mandovi River estuary, Western Ghats mountain range (eastern horizon), Mormugao Harbor.
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. Delhi's primary landing runways are 28L/28R (westerly approaches) or 09L/09R (easterly approaches). Right-side seats on westerly approaches (28L/28R) offer clear views of the Yamuna River, Indira Gandhi International's location on the western floodplain, and the Delhi urban sprawl. Easterly approaches also favor right seats with views of the Aravalli Hills and the city's eastern districts. Notable sights include: Yamuna River, Aravalli Hills (southern horizon), Delhi urban sprawl and grid pattern, Indira Gandhi International Airport runways.
How long is the flight from Goa to Delhi?
The flight from Goa (GOI) to Indira Gandhi International (DEL) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Goa to Delhi flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Western Ghats escarpment (around 30 minutes after takeoff), then traverses the Deccan Plateau with scattered towns and agricultural areas. The Narmada River valley may be visible in the central portion of the flight. As the aircraft approaches Delhi, the terrain flattens into the Indo-Gangetic Plain, with the Aravalli Hills appearing on the southern horizon before descent into the Delhi basin.