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KDM → GAN
Which side of the plane to sit from Kaadedhdhoo Airport (Kaadedhdhoo) to Gan International Airport (Gan Island)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior perspective of the sprawling Huvadhu Atoll islands and the iconic causeway connecting the inhabited islands of Addu Atoll during the final descent into Gan.
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Kaadedhdhoo Perimeter
Glimpse the airport island's unique structure surrounded by vibrant house reefs immediately after takeoff from KDM.
Fuvahmulah
Keep a sharp eye for this unique, solitary island located precisely on the equator; it is known for its inland freshwater lakes.
Addu Causeway
Witness the impressive road network linking Hithadhoo to Gan, one of the longest land stretches in the Maldives.
Addu Lagoon
Observe the heart-shaped formation of the southernmost atoll with its crystal-clear turquoise waters and shallow sandbanks.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to minimize glare. Keep your camera ready as you approach Gan; the view of the islands connected by the causeway is one of the most iconic aerial vistas in the Maldives. Fuvahmulah usually appears about midway through the short 30-minute flight.
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Huvadhu Southern Rim
View the turquoise coral rings and deep blue channels that define the southern edge of the world's second-largest atoll.
Equatorial Channel
Look out over the 'Zero Degree Channel' as you cross the equator, marking the transition from the Northern to the Southern Hemisphere.
Meedhoo Island
Catch sight of the easternmost tip of Addu Atoll, featuring the lush vegetation and traditional village layouts of Meedhoo and Hulhudhoo.
Choose this side for morning flights to witness the sun rising over the horizon, illuminating the reef systems with soft light. It offers a more serene, vast ocean perspective during the mid-flight segment over the deep channel.
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Get eSIMs for MaldivesDistance: 133 km (83 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 13 min
Departure: KDM (0.4881309866905213, 72.99690246582031)
Arrival: GAN (-0.693342, 73.155602)
Route Type: Domestic
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