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CMB → SIN
Which side of the plane to sit from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (Colombo) to Singapore Changi Airport (Singapore)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer coastal views, the right side provides a superior perspective of the dense shipping traffic in the Strait of Malacca and the stunning tropical islands of the Riau Archipelago during the descent into Singapore.
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Sumatran Coastline
Parallel views of the dense tropical rainforests and coastal plains of North Sumatra, Indonesia.
Strait of Malacca
Watch the world's busiest shipping lane, dotted with hundreds of massive cargo ships and oil tankers.
Riau Archipelago
Spectacular views of Batam and Bintan islands, featuring white sand beaches and coral reefs.
Singapore Anchorage
An incredible sight of thousands of ships anchored in the Singapore Strait, resembling a floating city at night.
Singapore Skyline
During specific landing patterns (Runway 02L), you may see the Marina Bay Sands and the CBD skyline.
The right side is iconic for the 'ship cemetery' view. As you descend into Changi, the sheer volume of maritime traffic in the Singapore Strait is best captured from this side. For morning flights, this side also avoids the direct glare of the sun.
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Negombo Lagoon
Aerial view of the vast lagoon and the golden beaches of Sri Lanka's west coast shortly after takeoff.
Andaman Sea
Deep blue expanses of the Indian Ocean transitioning into the turquoise waters near the Indonesian archipelago.
Banda Aceh
The northernmost tip of Sumatra, where the rugged coastline meets the entrance of the Strait of Malacca.
Kuala Lumpur Distant View
On clear days, the skyline of Malaysia's capital and the Titiwangsa mountain range are visible to the north.
Johor Coastline
Views of the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula and the infrastructure of the Port of Tanjung Pelepas.
Choose the left side for sunset views if you are on an evening flight. It is also the preferred side for viewing the lush greenery of the Malaysian mainland during the final approach if the aircraft lands from the north.
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Get eSIMs for SingaporeDistance: 2,750 km (1,709 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 40 min
Departure: CMB (7.180759906768799, 79.88410186767578)
Arrival: SIN (1.35019, 103.994003)
Route Type: International
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