Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Portland to Delhi. While the takeoff offers dramatic Cascade views on the left, the landing approach into Delhi on the right provides more sustained and distinctive scenery—the Yamuna River, Delhi's urban expanse, and the Aravalli Hills create a more visually engaging final hour of flight.

During takeoff from Portland International (PDX), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left seats offer views of the Cascade Range immediately after departure. PDX climbs eastward, and the volcanic peaks of the Cascades dominate the left side during the first 20-30 minutes of flight. Notable sights include: Cascade Range (Mount Hood, Mount Jefferson, Three Sisters visible on clear days), Willamette Valley floor, Columbia River gorge to the north.

When landing at Indira Gandhi International (DEL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right seats provide excellent views during the descent into Delhi. The Yamuna River and the sprawling city grid of Delhi become visible on the right side as the aircraft descends from the west. The Aravalli Hills are also visible to the south on the right. Notable sights include: Yamuna River (meandering through Delhi), Delhi city grid and urban sprawl, Aravalli Hills to the south, Indus-Gangetic Plain extending eastward.

The flight from Portland International (PDX) to Indira Gandhi International (DEL) takes 16h 15m.

Over the North Atlantic, the flight passes north of Greenland and Iceland (not typically visible at cruise altitude). Crossing into Asia, the flight path traverses the Arctic regions and then descends over the Hindu Kush and Himalayan foothills before reaching the Indo-Gangetic Plain. The Caspian Sea may be visible on the southern leg of the route depending on exact flight path. The Tian Shan and Pamir mountain ranges are potential features along certain routing options. Most of the 16+ hour flight occurs over open ocean and remote high-altitude terrain with limited ground visibility.