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CMB → GAN
Which side of the plane to sit from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (Colombo) to Gan International Airport (Gan Island)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the primary Maldives atoll chain as the flight tracks south-southwest, providing a clear perspective of the central and southern atolls before landing at the southernmost tip of the archipelago.
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Malé Atoll
Distant views of the densely packed capital island and surrounding resort clusters early in the flight.
Vaavu Atoll
The characteristic 'boot-shaped' reef systems and remote sandbanks of the central Maldives.
Dhaalu Atoll
A collection of luxury resort islands and perfectly circular 'faru' reef formations.
Fuvahmulah Island
A unique, solitary island atoll with fresh-water lakes, appearing just before the equator crossing.
Equator Crossing
The geographic transition into the Southern Hemisphere, marked by the vast 'Zero Degree Channel'.
The right side is the prime choice for atoll-spotting. For the best photography, choose a seat ahead of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. Look for Fuvahmulah about 15 minutes before landing; it is the only island in the Maldives that is its own administrative atoll.
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Laccadive Sea
The deep azure waters of the Indian Ocean immediately after departing Sri Lanka's west coast.
Thaa Atoll
The eastern rim of this circular atoll featuring scattered uninhabited islands and sandbars.
Laamu Atoll
Vibrant turquoise lagoons and deep channels visible on the approach to the southern atolls.
Huvadhu Atoll
Views of one of the largest atolls in the world, known for its deep internal lagoon.
Sit on the left for morning flights to witness the sunrise over the Indian Ocean. While this side sees fewer islands during the mid-flight segment, the descent into Gan often provides a great view of the Addu Atoll lagoon if the plane circles from the east.
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Get eSIMs for MaldivesDistance: 1,151 km (715 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 32 min
Departure: CMB (7.180759906768799, 79.88410186767578)
Arrival: GAN (-0.693342, 73.155602)
Route Type: International
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