About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Manohar International Airport (GOX) to Indira Gandhi International (DEL)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Mopa to Delhi. While the takeoff offers dramatic Western Ghats scenery on the right, the landing approach on the left provides more sustained and varied views—the Yamuna River, Delhi's extensive urban landscape, and the Aravalli Hills create a more visually interesting descent than the northern flight path offers.
What can I see during takeoff from Manohar International Airport in Mopa?
During takeoff from Manohar International Airport (GOX), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Arabian Sea coastline and the Western Ghats escarpment as the aircraft climbs northeastward from Mopa. The coastal terrain and mountain ridges are prominent during the initial climb phase. Notable sights include: Arabian Sea coastline, Western Ghats mountain range, Pernem taluk agricultural plains, Mandovi River estuary.
What can I see when landing at Indira Gandhi International in Delhi?
When landing at Indira Gandhi International (DEL), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide views of the Yamuna River, Delhi's urban sprawl, and the Aravalli Hills as the aircraft descends toward Indira Gandhi International. The river and city landmarks are clearly visible on approach from the southwest. Notable sights include: Yamuna River, Aravalli Hills, Delhi urban grid and districts, Indus Valley agricultural plains.
How long is the flight from Mopa to Delhi?
The flight from Manohar International Airport (GOX) to Indira Gandhi International (DEL) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Mopa to Delhi flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Deccan Plateau interior, passing over central Maharashtra and northern Madhya Pradesh. Notable features include the Satpura Range (visible as low mountain ridges in the midpoint of the journey), scattered agricultural plains, and the Narmada River valley. The landscape transitions from coastal Western Ghats terrain to drier plateau and then to the Indo-Gangetic Plain as the aircraft approaches Delhi. The Chambal River valley may be visible in the final approach phase. No major cities are directly on the typical flight path, but Aurangabad and Indore lie to the east of the route.