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AUH β SIN
Which side of the plane to sit from Abu Dhabi International Airport (Abu Dhabi) to Singapore Changi Airport (Singapore)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a more scenic entry into Southeast Asia, including views of the Sri Lankan coast, the Andaman Sea, and a superior perspective of the shipping lanes and Indonesian islands during the descent into Singapore.
Lakshadweep Atolls
Tiny, bright turquoise coral atolls scattered in the deep blue Arabian Sea south of India.
Sri Lankan Coast
Frequent sightings of the southern tip of Sri Lanka, including the historic city of Galle and its coastline.
Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Remote, emerald-green islands surrounded by coral reefs visible during the crossing to Southeast Asia.
Sumatran Rainforests
The dense tropical canopy and winding rivers of northern Sumatra, Indonesia, as you approach the Malacca Strait.
Strait of Malacca
One of the world's busiest shipping lanes, filled with hundreds of cargo ships and tankers queued for Singapore.
Singapore Approach
Often provides views of the Indonesian Riau Islands and the southern Singapore coastline during the final descent.
The right side is highly recommended for the arrival phase. Most approaches into Changi (SIN) from the west provide a panoramic view of the massive ship anchorage and the southern islands. During the late afternoon, this side also avoids the direct glare of the sun when flying eastbound.
Abu Dhabi Skyline
Aerial views of the Yas Island attractions and the city's architectural landmarks immediately after takeoff.
Al Hajar Mountains
The rugged, dark peaks of the Omani mountain range visible as the plane crosses the eastern Arabian Peninsula.
Western Ghats
Lush green mountain ranges and reservoirs along the Indian coastline if the flight path takes a northerly route.
Chennai Coastline
The sprawling urban expanse of eastern India before the flight heads out over the Bay of Bengal.
Bay of Bengal Sunrise
On overnight flights, this side offers a spectacular view of the sun rising over the open ocean.
Choose the left side for morning flights if you want to capture the sunrise over the ocean. It is generally better for seeing the mainland Indian subcontinent if the flight path stays further north. Ensure your window is clean for the initial climb out of AUH to see the Yas Marina Circuit.
Distance: 5,886 km (3,657 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 6 hrs 55 min
Departure: AUH (24.433000564575195, 54.651100158691406)
Arrival: SIN (1.35019, 103.994003)
Route Type: International
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