Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Vancouver to Delhi. Takeoff views from the left are significantly more dramatic with the North Shore Mountains and coastal geography. Landing views favor the right, but the takeoff experience is more visually rewarding and the flight path itself (crossing the Rockies, then the Arctic, then the Himalayas) offers occasional left-side views of major mountain ranges during cruise.

During takeoff from Vancouver International (YVR), sit on the Left side for the best views. YVR typically departs westbound (runways 26L/26R) or northwestbound (runways 08L/08R). Left seats face the North Shore Mountains and Burrard Inlet immediately after rotation, with the Strait of Georgia opening to the northwest. Right seats see suburban Richmond and the Fraser River delta, less dramatic. Notable sights include: North Shore Mountains (Coast Range), Burrard Inlet, Strait of Georgia, Vancouver Island (distant, northwestern horizon).

When landing at Indira Gandhi International (DEL), sit on the Right side for the best views. DEL uses runways 09L/09R (eastbound) or 27L/27R (westbound) depending on wind. Approaching from the west (typical for trans-Pacific arrivals), right seats face the Yamuna River, Old Delhi's dense urban grid, and the Red Fort area. Left seats see the industrial western suburbs and airport approach corridor with less geographic interest. Notable sights include: Yamuna River (meandering through Delhi), Old Delhi urban core, Red Fort (Lal Qila), Aravalli Hills (southern horizon).

The flight from Vancouver International (YVR) to Indira Gandhi International (DEL) takes Approximately 15.5 to 16.5 hours (depending on winds and routing).

The flight path crosses the Canadian Rockies (visible during early climb if departing northbound), then proceeds over the Arctic Archipelago and Greenland. The Himalayas become visible on descent into Delhi—the eastern Himalayan ranges appear on the left side during the final 90 minutes of approach, with the snow-capped peaks becoming increasingly prominent as altitude decreases. The Indus River valley and the Indo-Gangetic Plain are visible in the final 30 minutes before landing.