The left side consistently offers the more visually interesting scenery: Mumbai's coastline and harbor at takeoff, glimpses of the Western Ghats foothills and Aravalli range during cruise, and the Delhi Ridge on final approach, compared to the largely flat, featureless plains visible from the right.
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Flight Path
Navi Mumbai to Delhi is 709 miles (1,140 km), a flight of about 2 hours 10 minutes.
The route crosses the northern Deccan plateau and the flat agricultural plains of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, with the low Aravalli hills becoming visible as the flight nears Delhi.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from NMI
LEFTDeparting NMI northbound, the left (west) side offers a clear view of the Arabian Sea coastline, Thane Creek, and the dense Mumbai-Navi Mumbai urban sprawl before the aircraft turns inland. The right side only shows the flatter, less distinctive Konkan interior.
Landing at DEL
LEFTOn approach into DEL from the south, the left (west) side reveals the low ridges of the Aravalli range (Delhi Ridge) and the wooded Sanjay Van/Qutub area before the Yamuna floodplain, giving more textured terrain than the flat agricultural land on the right.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI) to Indira Gandhi International (DEL)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Navi Mumbai to Delhi. The left side consistently offers the more visually interesting scenery: Mumbai's coastline and harbor at takeoff, glimpses of the Western Ghats foothills and Aravalli range during cruise, and the Delhi Ridge on final approach, compared to the largely flat, featureless plains visible from the right.
What can I see during takeoff from Navi Mumbai International Airport in Navi Mumbai?
During takeoff from Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing NMI northbound, the left (west) side offers a clear view of the Arabian Sea coastline, Thane Creek, and the dense Mumbai-Navi Mumbai urban sprawl before the aircraft turns inland. The right side only shows the flatter, less distinctive Konkan interior. Notable sights include: Thane Creek, Mumbai harbor and skyline, Arabian Sea coastline, Navi Mumbai wetlands.
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. On approach into DEL from the south, the left (west) side reveals the low ridges of the Aravalli range (Delhi Ridge) and the wooded Sanjay Van/Qutub area before the Yamuna floodplain, giving more textured terrain than the flat agricultural land on the right. Notable sights include: Delhi Ridge (Aravalli extension), Yamuna river floodplain, southern Delhi urban sprawl, Qutub Minar area greenery.
How long is the flight from Navi Mumbai to Delhi?
The flight from Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI) to Indira Gandhi International (DEL) takes about 2 hours 10 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 709 miles (1,140 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Navi Mumbai to Delhi flight path pass over?
The route crosses the northern Deccan plateau and the flat agricultural plains of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, with the low Aravalli hills becoming visible as the flight nears Delhi.