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PKU → SIN
Which side of the plane to sit from Sultan Syarif Kasim Ii (Simpang Tiga) Airport (Pekanbaru) to Singapore Changi Airport (Singapore)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the iconic Singapore skyline including Marina Bay Sands and the Central Business District during the standard descent into Changi Airport.
Siak River Meanders
Watch the chocolate-brown Siak River wind through the lush Riau landscape shortly after takeoff from Pekanbaru.
Riau Plantations
Massive geometric patterns of oil palm and rubber plantations create a unique aerial tapestry across the Sumatran mainland.
Batam Urban Sprawl
A clear view of the dense urban development and industrial zones of Batam Island as the flight crosses into the Riau Archipelago.
Singapore Skyline
During the approach, look for the Marina Bay Sands, Singapore Flyer, and the glittering skyscrapers of the financial district.
Changi Jewel
A bird's eye view of the Changi Airport complex, featuring its distinctive terminals and the circular Jewel structure.
Book a window seat on the left for the most photogenic views of the Singapore skyline. Morning flights are best as the sun is positioned to the east/south, providing excellent lighting for the Sumatran landscape and the city approach without harsh glare.
Kampar River Delta
View the wide mouth of the Kampar River, famous for the 'Bono' tidal bore wave, as it meets the Malacca Strait.
Southern Riau Islands
Aerial perspectives of hundreds of small, uninhabited tropical islands scattered across the blue waters south of the main flight path.
Strait Shipping Lanes
One of the world's busiest maritime corridors, filled with hundreds of giant container ships and oil tankers anchored in the Singapore Strait.
Sentosa Island
The southern resort island of Sentosa is often visible, including its beaches and the Universal Studios Singapore globe.
The right side is ideal for maritime enthusiasts. The sheer volume of global shipping traffic visible in the Singapore Strait is a unique sight. In the late afternoon, this side may experience significant glare from the setting sun over the water.
Distance: 300 km (186 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 30 min
Departure: PKU (0.4607860147953034, 101.44499969482422)
Arrival: SIN (1.35019, 103.994003)
Route Type: International
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