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Our Recommendation
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Left Side of the Plane

The Left Side provides the most iconic views of Singapore's coastline upon departure and the dramatic, snake-like meanders of the Siak River as you descend into Pekanbaru.

Left Side Highlights
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Singapore East Coast

Sweeping views of Changi Beach and the massive fleet of cargo ships anchored in the strait during takeoff.

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Batam Center

A clear look at the urban density and infrastructure of Batam, Singapore's closest Indonesian neighbor.

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Shipping Lanes

Observe the heavy maritime traffic in the Strait of Malacca, one of the world's most vital trade routes.

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Siak River

The river's deep brown water creates incredible contrasting curves against the green landscape during the descent.

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An-Nur Great Mosque

Just before landing, look for the striking architecture and turquoise domes of Pekanbaru's most famous landmark.

Choose a window seat forward of the wing to capture the Siak River without engine obstruction. For morning flights, the sun will be behind you, providing excellent lighting for photos of the Sumatra coastline as you cross the strait.

Right Side Highlights
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South Anchorage

A wide perspective of the tankers and container ships waiting to enter the Port of Singapore from the southern side.

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Karimun Island

Views of the smaller islands in the Riau Archipelago and their surrounding industrial coastal fringes.

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Plantation Grids

Incredible geometric patterns formed by the vast palm oil estates that dominate the Riau province landscape.

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Kampar River

On a clear day, you can spot the distant reaches of the Kampar river system to the south of the flight path.

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Pekanbaru Suburbs

Detailed views of the local housing developments and red-roofed buildings as the plane aligns with the runway.

The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to catch the sunset over the Sumatran horizon. Keep an eye out for 'Kelong' fishing platforms scattered in the shallow waters near the Riau coast early in the flight.

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Route Information

Distance: 300 km (186 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 30 min

Departure: SIN (1.35019, 103.994003)

Arrival: PKU (0.4607860147953034, 101.44499969482422)

Route Type: International

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