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SIN → XMN
Which side of the plane to sit from Singapore Changi Airport (Singapore) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (Xiamen)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior vantage point for viewing the distant Vietnamese coastline and a clear perspective of Hainan Island before descending into the urban sprawl of Xiamen.
Singapore Eastern Coast
Aerial views of Changi Beach, Pulau Ubin, and the dense shipping traffic in the Johor Strait immediately after takeoff.
Central Vietnam Mountains
On clear days, the distant Truong Son Mountains and the coastline near Da Nang may be visible across the South China Sea.
Hainan Island
A close pass by the eastern shores of Hainan, featuring white sand beaches and tropical forest coverage.
Xiamen Mainland
During the final approach, the left side provides views of the Haicang District and the massive Xiamen Haicang Bridge.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you for better photography. Watch for Hainan Island roughly 2.5 to 3 hours into the journey. If landing toward the north, this side offers the best view of Xiamen's modern skyline.
Riau Archipelago
Depending on the departure path, see the scattered Indonesian islands south of Singapore.
South China Sea Atolls
Expansive views of turquoise waters and isolated coral reefs in the open sea.
Kinmen Island
A unique view of the Taiwan-governed Kinmen islands sitting just off the coast of mainland China.
Gulangyu Island
The famous car-free UNESCO World Heritage island with colonial-era architecture is often visible on the final approach.
The right side is preferred for late afternoon flights to witness the sunset over the horizon. The approach into XMN often circles over the sea, making the right side excellent for spotting Gulangyu and the coastal 'Ring Road' (Huandao Lu).
Distance: 2,993 km (1,860 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 59 min
Departure: SIN (1.35019, 103.994003)
Arrival: XMN (24.54400062561035, 118.12799835205078)
Route Type: International
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