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SUB → SIN
Which side of the plane to sit from Juanda International Airport (Surabaya) to Singapore Changi Airport (Singapore)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the North Java coastline, the distant volcanic peaks of East Java, and a prime perspective of the Riau Islands and Singapore's iconic shipping lanes during the descent.
East Java Volcanoes
Shortly after takeoff, look back to see the silhouettes of Mount Arjuno-Welirang and occasionally the distant smoke of Mount Semeru.
North Java Coastline
Clear views of the northern coast of Java, including the industrial hubs and fish ponds around Semarang and Tegal.
Bangka & Belitung Islands
Glimpses of the white sand beaches and turquoise waters surrounding these tin-rich islands in the Java Sea.
Riau Archipelago
A stunning bird's-eye view of the dense, green tropical islands of the Riau province as the plane enters Indonesian-Singaporean airspace.
Singapore Strait
Watch hundreds of cargo ships and tankers anchored in the strait, highlighting Singapore's status as a global maritime hub.
Book a window seat behind the wing to capture the expansive coastline. Morning flights (07:00-10:00) offer the clearest visibility before tropical clouds build up. On the approach to Changi, the left side often provides a better view of the Marina Bay Sands and CBD skyline if landing from the south.
Suramadu Bridge
A view of the longest bridge in Indonesia connecting Surabaya on Java to the island of Madura.
Java Sea Expanses
Deep blue ocean views with scattered traditional fishing boats known as 'perahu' visible in the sunlight.
Karimunjawa Islands
If the flight path is slightly more northern, you can spot the coral reefs of this protected marine national park.
Pulau Tekong
During the final approach into Changi, the right side often looks over the green training grounds of Pulau Tekong and the coast of Johor, Malaysia.
The right side is excellent for late afternoon flights to witness the sunset over the Java Sea. It provides a more peaceful, ocean-centric view compared to the busy coastline on the left. During descent, look for the coastal developments of the Malaysian state of Johor.
Distance: 1,376 km (855 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 50 min
Departure: SUB (-7.379829883575439, 112.78700256347656)
Arrival: SIN (1.35019, 103.994003)
Route Type: International
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