Male to Delhi is 1,700 miles (2,735 km), a flight of about 4 hours 30 minutes.
The left side offers the more distinctive scenery overall, combining the vivid Maldivian atoll views at departure with occasional glimpses of the Western Ghats' hill silhouettes during the cruise over southern India, whereas the right side is dominated by featureless ocean and the flat Deccan plateau for most of the flight.
Flight Path
Deccan Plateau's flat agricultural expanse, occasional distant ridgelines of the Western Ghats to the west, and scattered river valleys such as the Krishna and Godavari basins crossed en route to northern India
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Takeoff from MLE
LEFTClimbing out of Male, the northbound departure passes directly over the turquoise atoll chains of North Male and Lhaviyani Atolls, whose reef patterns are more prominently visible on the left as the aircraft tracks north over open water.
Landing at DEL
RIGHTOn the southerly approach into Delhi, the aircraft typically banks to align with the east-west runways, giving right-side passengers a clear view of the Yamuna River winding past Old Delhi's dense urban core before touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Male International (MLE) to Indira Gandhi International (DEL)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Male to Delhi. The left side offers the more distinctive scenery overall, combining the vivid Maldivian atoll views at departure with occasional glimpses of the Western Ghats' hill silhouettes during the cruise over southern India, whereas the right side is dominated by featureless ocean and the flat Deccan plateau for most of the flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Male International in Male?
During takeoff from Male International (MLE), sit on the Left side for the best views. Climbing out of Male, the northbound departure passes directly over the turquoise atoll chains of North Male and Lhaviyani Atolls, whose reef patterns are more prominently visible on the left as the aircraft tracks north over open water. Notable sights include: North Male Atoll reef rings, Lhaviyani Atoll lagoons, scattered resort islands, deep blue channel breaks in the reef.
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 southerly approach into Delhi, the aircraft typically banks to align with the east-west runways, giving right-side passengers a clear view of the Yamuna River winding past Old Delhi's dense urban core before touchdown. Notable sights include: Yamuna River, Old Delhi's dense rooftops, Red Fort area skyline, agricultural checkerboard fields south of the city.
How long is the flight from Male to Delhi?
The flight from Male International (MLE) to Indira Gandhi International (DEL) takes about 4 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,700 miles (2,735 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Male to Delhi flight path pass over?
Deccan Plateau's flat agricultural expanse, occasional distant ridgelines of the Western Ghats to the west, and scattered river valleys such as the Krishna and Godavari basins crossed en route to northern India