The right side wins on both ends of the flight: dramatic Coast Mountain scenery at takeoff from Vancouver and a distant Himalayan foothill view on descent into Delhi, plus better sightlines over Central Asian mountain ranges during cruise.
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Flight Path
Vancouver to Delhi is 6,921 miles (11,139 km), a flight of about 14 hours 25 minutes.
Siberian taiga and river systems, the Sayan and Altai mountain ranges, the Tian Shan range, and the western edge of the Tibetan Plateau before descending toward the Himalayas and the Indo-Gangetic plain
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from YVR
RIGHTDeparting YVR to the west before curving north toward the great-circle route to Asia, the right side offers views of the Coast Mountains, Howe Sound, and the peaks around Whistler. The left side mostly shows the flatter Fraser Delta and open Strait of Georgia.
Landing at DEL
RIGHTOn approach into Delhi from the north, the right side affords a last glimpse of the Himalayan foothills and Shivalik range fading into the haze before the aircraft levels out over the flat Indo-Gangetic plain. The left side mainly shows the featureless agricultural plains of Haryana.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Vancouver International (YVR) to Indira Gandhi International (DEL)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Vancouver to Delhi. The right side wins on both ends of the flight: dramatic Coast Mountain scenery at takeoff from Vancouver and a distant Himalayan foothill view on descent into Delhi, plus better sightlines over Central Asian mountain ranges during cruise.
What can I see during takeoff from Vancouver International in Vancouver?
During takeoff from Vancouver International (YVR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing YVR to the west before curving north toward the great-circle route to Asia, the right side offers views of the Coast Mountains, Howe Sound, and the peaks around Whistler. The left side mostly shows the flatter Fraser Delta and open Strait of Georgia. Notable sights include: Coast Mountains, Howe Sound, Vancouver Island, Fraser River Delta.
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 approach into Delhi from the north, the right side affords a last glimpse of the Himalayan foothills and Shivalik range fading into the haze before the aircraft levels out over the flat Indo-Gangetic plain. The left side mainly shows the featureless agricultural plains of Haryana. Notable sights include: Shivalik foothills, Yamuna River, Indo-Gangetic plain, Delhi urban sprawl.
How long is the flight from Vancouver to Delhi?
The flight from Vancouver International (YVR) to Indira Gandhi International (DEL) takes about 14 hours 25 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 6,921 miles (11,139 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Vancouver to Delhi flight path pass over?
Siberian taiga and river systems, the Sayan and Altai mountain ranges, the Tian Shan range, and the western edge of the Tibetan Plateau before descending toward the Himalayas and the Indo-Gangetic plain