Right-side seats capture the most dramatic geography: the Bay of Bengal and coastal features during departure, then the Yamuna River and Aravalli Hills during descent. The flight path trends northwest, so right seats maintain better views of the major water features and terrain changes throughout.
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Flight Path
Madras to Delhi is 1,094 miles (1,760 km), a flight of about 2 hours 15 minutes.
The flight path crosses the Deccan Plateau interior. Notable features include the Narmada River valley (visible around midpoint, bearing roughly north-south), the Eastern Ghats foothills (appearing as subtle elevation changes and vegetation patterns), and scattered reservoirs including Srisailam and Nagarjunasagar lakes. The landscape transitions from coastal Tamil Nadu's green agricultural plains through drier central Indian plateau terrain to the more densely populated Indo-Gangetic Plain approaching Delhi. Right-side seats maintain better views of these features as the aircraft maintains a northwesterly track.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from MAA
RIGHTChennai typically departs runway 06 or 08 (northeast heading). Right-side seats offer views of the Cooum River delta and the Bay of Bengal coastline as the aircraft climbs. Left seats face inland toward the city.
Landing at DEL
LEFTDelhi typically lands runway 27L or 27R (westbound final approach). Left-side seats provide views of the Yamuna River, Old Delhi's dense urban fabric, and the Aravalli Hills as the aircraft descends on final approach from the east.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Chennai International (MAA) to Indira Gandhi International (DEL)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Madras to Delhi. Right-side seats capture the most dramatic geography: the Bay of Bengal and coastal features during departure, then the Yamuna River and Aravalli Hills during descent. The flight path trends northwest, so right seats maintain better views of the major water features and terrain changes throughout.
What can I see during takeoff from Chennai International in Madras?
During takeoff from Chennai International (MAA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Chennai typically departs runway 06 or 08 (northeast heading). Right-side seats offer views of the Cooum River delta and the Bay of Bengal coastline as the aircraft climbs. Left seats face inland toward the city. Notable sights include: Bay of Bengal (eastern horizon), Cooum River estuary, Chennai Port facilities, Pulicat Lake (northern distance).
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. Delhi typically lands runway 27L or 27R (westbound final approach). Left-side seats provide views of the Yamuna River, Old Delhi's dense urban fabric, and the Aravalli Hills as the aircraft descends on final approach from the east. Notable sights include: Yamuna River (prominent serpentine feature), Old Delhi urban core, Aravalli Hills (western horizon), Indira Gandhi International Airport runways.
How long is the flight from Madras to Delhi?
The flight from Chennai International (MAA) to Indira Gandhi International (DEL) takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,094 miles (1,760 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Madras to Delhi flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Deccan Plateau interior. Notable features include the Narmada River valley (visible around midpoint, bearing roughly north-south), the Eastern Ghats foothills (appearing as subtle elevation changes and vegetation patterns), and scattered reservoirs including Srisailam and Nagarjunasagar lakes. The landscape transitions from coastal Tamil Nadu's green agricultural plains through drier central Indian plateau terrain to the more densely populated Indo-Gangetic Plain approaching Delhi. Right-side seats maintain better views of these features as the aircraft maintains a northwesterly track.