Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
One of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities, built along the banks of the Ganges. The ghats, temples, and dense urban fabric along the river bend are visible on flights across the Indo-Gangetic plain.
28Flight Routes
1 kmClosest Pass
🛕 CityType
Routes that pass it28
BNE → DEL
Both Sides
DEL → BNE
Both Sides
DEL → VNS
Right
VNS → DEL
Left
DOH → HAN
Right
HAN → DOH
Left
BKK → PVK
Right
BRU → SIN
Left
PVK → BKK
Left
SIN → BRU
Right
SYD → VCE
Right
VCE → SYD
Left
DXB → HAN
Left
HAN → DXB
Right
BKK → DEL
Left
DEL → BKK
Right
ISB → MEL
Right
MEL → ISB
Left
BLR → YOP
Right
YOP → BLR
Left
AMS → KUL
Left
KUL → AMS
Right
CIA → DEL
Left
DEL → CIA
Right
DEL → FCO
Right
FCO → DEL
Left
AMD → GAU
Left
GAU → AMD
Right
Tip: Visibility depends on cloud cover, time of day, and how close the flight path comes. Sit on the listed side for the best chance of a view. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see Varanasi from a plane?
Yes — 28 flight routes pass within 30 km of Varanasi. The closest routes include Brisbane to Delhi, Delhi to Brisbane, Delhi to Varanasi. The landmark is visible from both sides, with the landmark passing about 1 km away.
Which side of the plane is best for viewing Varanasi?
The best side varies by route. For the most common routes near Varanasi: on a Brisbane to Delhi flight, visible from both sides; on a Delhi to Brisbane flight, visible from both sides; on a Delhi to Varanasi flight, sit on the Right side.