About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Imphal (IMF) to Indira Gandhi International (DEL)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Imphal to Delhi. While takeoff from Imphal offers modest valley views, the landing approach into Delhi provides significantly more dramatic scenery—the Yamuna River, Delhi's urban expanse, and the Delhi Ridge are all visually distinctive and geographically substantial. Left-side seats capture these landing features best.
What can I see during takeoff from Imphal in Imphal?
During takeoff from Imphal (IMF), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Manipur Valley floor and surrounding hills as the aircraft climbs northwestward. The terrain immediately around Imphal is relatively flat with scattered settlements, but right-side windows capture the valley's eastern and southern rim. Notable sights include: Manipur Valley floor with patchwork agriculture, Imphal city grid below, eastern valley rim hills, Loktak Lake (partially visible during initial climb if weather permits).
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 the best views during descent into Delhi. The aircraft approaches from the northeast, and left-side windows capture the Yamuna River, the urban sprawl of outer Delhi, and eventually the airport's position relative to the city. Notable sights include: Yamuna River (meandering through Delhi), outer Delhi residential and industrial zones, Delhi Ridge (low forested hills to the west), Indira Gandhi International Airport complex.
How long is the flight from Imphal to Delhi?
The flight from Imphal (IMF) to Indira Gandhi International (DEL) takes 2h 15m.
What does the Imphal to Delhi flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Indo-Gangetic Plain from northeast to southwest. Notable features include the Ganges River valley (visible in the middle portion of the flight), the transition from Manipur's hilly terrain to the flat alluvial plains of Uttar Pradesh, scattered towns and agricultural land across the Gangetic basin, and the gradual approach to the Delhi metropolitan region. The Ganges itself may be visible as a silvery ribbon if weather permits, particularly around the Varanasi-Lucknow corridor, though it lies slightly south of the direct flight path.