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HAQ → DRV
Which side of the plane to sit from Hanimaadhoo Airport (Haa Dhaalu Atoll) to Dharavandhoo Airport (DHARAVANDHOO)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the continuous string of islands and the dramatic drop-off of the western atoll edges into the deep Indian Ocean as you fly south.
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Outer Atoll Rim
The striking line where shallow reef flats meet the dark blue depths of the open sea.
Raa Atoll Archipelago
A dense concentration of inhabited and resort islands with intricate, glowing reef systems.
Hanifaru Bay
The world-renowned UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, famous for manta ray and whale shark aggregations.
Baa Atoll Panorama
Spectacular views of the destination atoll and its vibrant coral formations during the descent.
Afternoon flights provide the best lighting for this side. Keep your camera ready during the final 10 minutes of the flight; the approach to Dharavandhoo passes directly over some of the most biodiverse reefs in the Maldives.
Book Hotels in DHARAVANDHOOHaa Dhaalu Lagoons
Vast expanses of shallow turquoise lagoons dotted with small, isolated sandbanks.
Noonu Luxury Resorts
Bird's-eye view of iconic overwater villa formations and world-class resort architecture.
Deep Channel Crossings
Visual contrast as the plane crosses the deep indigo channels between major atoll groups.
Sit on the left for morning flights to minimize solar glare. Watch for the circular 'thila' (underwater pinnacles) that appear as lighter blue circles within the darker lagoon waters.
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Get eSIMs for MaldivesDistance: 177 km (110 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 18 min
Departure: HAQ (6.744229793548584, 73.17050170898438)
Arrival: DRV (5.1561, 73.1302)
Route Type: Domestic
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