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UPG → SIN
Which side of the plane to sit from Hasanuddin International Airport (Ujung Pandang) to Singapore Changi Airport (Singapore)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic Kalimantan coastline and provides the most iconic views of the Singapore skyline and the bustling shipping lanes during the approach to Changi.
Maros-Pangkep Karst
Immediately after takeoff from UPG, view the world's second-largest karst area with towering limestone peaks.
Barito River Delta
Observe the massive, winding river systems of South Kalimantan as they empty into the Java Sea.
Borneo Coastline
Detailed views of the dense tropical mangroves and forests along the southern edge of Kalimantan.
Singapore Skyline
If the flight approaches from the south, you get a direct view of Marina Bay Sands and the Central Business District.
Singapore Strait
Witness one of the world's densest maritime traffic zones with hundreds of cargo ships anchored offshore.
The right side is highly recommended for morning flights to avoid direct glare. During the descent into Singapore, keep your camera ready for the 'ship graveyard' and the iconic skyline. If landing on Runway 02L, the right side offers the best view of the airport's Terminal 4 and the Jewel dome.
Java Sea Expansion
Uninterrupted views of the deep blue Java Sea, often dotted with traditional Indonesian fishing vessels (pinisi).
Belitung Island
Spot the turquoise shores and white sand beaches of Belitung, famous for its giant granite rock formations.
Batam and Bintan
On the final descent, the Riau Islands of Indonesia appear, showcasing the dense urban development of Batam.
Choose the left side for spectacular sunsets if you are on a late afternoon flight, as the sun will set over the Java Sea. This side is also generally calmer for viewing the vastness of the Indonesian archipelago's maritime routes.
Distance: 1,870 km (1,162 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 30 min
Departure: UPG (-5.061629772186278, 119.5540008544922)
Arrival: SIN (1.35019, 103.994003)
Route Type: International
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