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HAK → SIN
Which side of the plane to sit from Haikou Meilan International Airport (Haikou) to Singapore Changi Airport (Singapore)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior perspective of the remote coral atolls in the South China Sea and the dramatic marine traffic jam in the Singapore Strait during descent.
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Hainan East Coast
Aerial views of the white sand beaches of Wenchang and Qionghai shortly after takeoff.
Paracel Islands
Deep blue waters punctuated by the brilliant turquoise rings of remote coral atolls.
Tioman Island
The distinct volcanic peaks and dense rainforests of this Malaysian island gem.
Pulau Aur
A secluded tropical island appearing as a green speck in the vast Natuna Sea.
Singapore Strait
An incredible view of hundreds of cargo ships and tankers anchored in one of the world's busiest sea lanes.
For the best experience, choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. On morning flights, the sun will be on this side, so bring sunglasses. Watch for the 'ship graveyard' appearance of the Singapore Strait during the final 15 minutes of the flight.
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Sanya Coastline
Views of the southern tip of Hainan, including the distant Nanshan Guanyin statue on clear days.
Annamite Range
The rugged mountains of Central Vietnam stretching toward the coastline.
Cam Ranh Bay
A massive natural deep-water harbor and naval base on the Vietnamese coast.
Mersing Coastline
The intricate river estuaries and mangrove forests of eastern Johor, Malaysia.
Singapore CBD
Depending on the landing pattern (Runway 20), you may see Marina Bay Sands and the city skyline.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid direct sunlight. If the plane approaches Changi from the north, the right side provides a panoramic view of the Johor-Singapore Causeway and the northern islands of Singapore.
Book Hotels in SingaporeDistance: 2,183 km (1,356 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 55 min
Departure: HAK (19.93490028381348, 110.45899963378906)
Arrival: SIN (1.35019, 103.994003)
Route Type: International
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