While takeoff from Taipei offers good coastal views on the right, the landing approach into Delhi from the left provides more dramatic and sustained scenery—the Yamuna River, extensive urban landscape, and the Indo-Gangetic Plain are more visually interesting than the relatively brief Taiwan strait crossing.
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Flight Path
Taipei to Delhi is 2,737 miles (4,404 km), a flight of about 5 hours.
The flight path crosses the Bay of Bengal, passing over or near the Andaman Sea. You'll traverse the eastern coast of India (Odisha and Andhra Pradesh regions), with the Eastern Ghats mountain range visible on the left side during the approach phase. The Ganges River delta region becomes visible as you approach the Indo-Gangetic Plain in the final descent phase.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from TSA
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of the Taipei Basin and northern Taiwan's coastline as the aircraft climbs northwestward. You'll see the urban sprawl of Taipei and the Tamsui River delta before heading out over the Taiwan Strait.
Landing at DEL
LEFTLeft-side seats provide excellent views during the descent approach to Delhi. You'll see the Yamuna River, the urban sprawl of Delhi and its surrounding areas, and the flat Indo-Gangetic Plain as you descend from the southwest.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Sungshan (TSA) to Indira Gandhi International (DEL)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Taipei to Delhi. While takeoff from Taipei offers good coastal views on the right, the landing approach into Delhi from the left provides more dramatic and sustained scenery—the Yamuna River, extensive urban landscape, and the Indo-Gangetic Plain are more visually interesting than the relatively brief Taiwan strait crossing.
What can I see during takeoff from Sungshan in Taipei?
During takeoff from Sungshan (TSA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Taipei Basin and northern Taiwan's coastline as the aircraft climbs northwestward. You'll see the urban sprawl of Taipei and the Tamsui River delta before heading out over the Taiwan Strait. Notable sights include: Taipei city grid, Tamsui River estuary, northern Taiwan coastline, Taiwan Strait.
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. Left-side seats provide excellent views during the descent approach to Delhi. You'll see the Yamuna River, the urban sprawl of Delhi and its surrounding areas, and the flat Indo-Gangetic Plain as you descend from the southwest. Notable sights include: Yamuna River, Delhi city sprawl, Indo-Gangetic Plain, Aravalli Hills (distant).
How long is the flight from Taipei to Delhi?
The flight from Sungshan (TSA) to Indira Gandhi International (DEL) takes about 5 hours. The shortest flight path between them is 2,737 miles (4,404 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Taipei to Delhi flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Bay of Bengal, passing over or near the Andaman Sea. You'll traverse the eastern coast of India (Odisha and Andhra Pradesh regions), with the Eastern Ghats mountain range visible on the left side during the approach phase. The Ganges River delta region becomes visible as you approach the Indo-Gangetic Plain in the final descent phase.