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OOL → SIN
Which side of the plane to sit from Gold Coast Airport (Coolangatta) to Singapore Changi Airport (Singapore)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side provides a superior vantage point for the initial climb over the Gold Coast's lush hinterland and an iconic view of the Singapore Strait's massive shipping lanes and the city skyline upon approach.
Lamington National Park
Lush, ancient rainforests and the dramatic cliffs of the McPherson Range visible shortly after takeoff from OOL.
Queensland Outback
A vast expanse of deep red earth and seasonal creek beds as you traverse the arid heart of Northern Australia.
The Timor Sea
The striking transition from the Australian continental shelf to the deep turquoise waters of the Arafura and Timor Seas.
Singapore Strait
One of the world's most incredible maritime sights, with hundreds of cargo ships anchored south of Singapore island.
Marina Bay Skyline
On many arrival patterns, the left side offers views of the Marina Bay Sands and the Central Business District during the final descent.
To capture the best photos of the Singapore skyline, choose a seat forward of the wing. For morning flights, the sun is behind you on this side, providing excellent lighting for the Australian interior. Be ready for the shipping lane view approximately 20 minutes before landing.
Moreton Bay
Potential views of the sand dunes of Stradbroke and Moreton Islands if the flight tracks north toward the Sunshine Coast.
Gulf of Carpentaria
The intricate, fractal-like patterns of the mangrove estuaries and river systems of Northern Queensland.
Indonesian Volcanoes
If the flight path takes a southerly route, you can spot the distant peaks of Mount Bromo or Semeru in East Java.
Riau Archipelago
The dense clusters of tropical islands belonging to Indonesia, specifically Bintan and Batam, just before the Singapore arrival.
Pulau Tekong
View the extensive land reclamation projects and military training areas on the islands east of Changi Airport.
The right side is ideal for catching the sunset if you are on an afternoon departure. It often provides a better angle for viewing the Indonesian islands of the Riau Archipelago. If the wind requires a northern approach, you may see the Johor Bahru coastline from this side.
Distance: 6,212 km (3,860 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 7 hrs 18 min
Departure: OOL (-28.1644001007, 153.505004883)
Arrival: SIN (1.35019, 103.994003)
Route Type: International
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