The left side wins on the strength of the dramatic Himalayan and Kashmir valley scenery during takeoff, plus a small bonus from Delhi's river and old city views on landing, while the right side offers comparatively flat, less distinctive terrain for most of the flight.
Flight Path
Pir Panjal range crossing near Banihal, Jammu foothills, and the flat Indo-Gangetic plain of Punjab and Haryana
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from SXR
LEFTDeparting Srinagar on runway 13, the aircraft climbs out over the Kashmir valley with Dal Lake and the Zabarwan hills falling away on the left side, backed by the snow-streaked peaks of the Greater Himalaya. The right side mostly shows the lower, less distinctive Pir Panjal foothills and valley farmland.
Landing at DEL
LEFTOn the descent into Delhi from the north, the final approach path keeps the Yamuna River and the city's older core, with its domes and green parkland, on the left side, while the right side faces the flatter, less distinct suburban sprawl toward Haryana. It's a modest but real edge over an otherwise flat plain landing.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Srinagar (SXR) to Indira Gandhi International (DEL)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Srinagar to Delhi. The left side wins on the strength of the dramatic Himalayan and Kashmir valley scenery during takeoff, plus a small bonus from Delhi's river and old city views on landing, while the right side offers comparatively flat, less distinctive terrain for most of the flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Srinagar in Srinagar?
During takeoff from Srinagar (SXR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Srinagar on runway 13, the aircraft climbs out over the Kashmir valley with Dal Lake and the Zabarwan hills falling away on the left side, backed by the snow-streaked peaks of the Greater Himalaya. The right side mostly shows the lower, less distinctive Pir Panjal foothills and valley farmland. Notable sights include: Dal Lake and its houseboats, Srinagar city grid, Zabarwan Range, distant Harmukh peak.
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 the descent into Delhi from the north, the final approach path keeps the Yamuna River and the city's older core, with its domes and green parkland, on the left side, while the right side faces the flatter, less distinct suburban sprawl toward Haryana. It's a modest but real edge over an otherwise flat plain landing. Notable sights include: Yamuna River floodplain, Delhi's older city core (domes and monuments visible from altitude), Ridge forest patch, agricultural checkerboard fields.
How long is the flight from Srinagar to Delhi?
The flight from Srinagar (SXR) to Indira Gandhi International (DEL) takes 1h 15m.
What does the Srinagar to Delhi flight path pass over?
Pir Panjal range crossing near Banihal, Jammu foothills, and the flat Indo-Gangetic plain of Punjab and Haryana