While left offers good departure views, right-side seats provide superior scenery during the longer descent and approach phase over the Sea of Marmara and Istanbul's dramatic geography spanning two continents.
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Flight Path
Plaisance to Pendik, Istanbul is 4,612 miles (7,423 km), a flight of about 8 hours 15 minutes.
Red Sea (northern portion near Suez), Suez Canal and Delta region, Eastern Mediterranean coastline, Cyprus (possible visibility on clear days), Levantine coast approaching Turkey
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from MRU
LEFTLeft side offers views of the Mauritian coastline and the Indian Ocean immediately after departure. The aircraft climbs northwestward, and left-side seats capture the island's western shore and open ocean.
Landing at SAW
RIGHTRight-side seats provide excellent views during the approach to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen. The aircraft descends from the southeast over the Sea of Marmara, and right seats face the Anatolian coastline, the Bosphorus strait region, and the city of Istanbul spreading across both continents.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International (MRU) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Plaisance to Pendik, Istanbul. While left offers good departure views, right-side seats provide superior scenery during the longer descent and approach phase over the Sea of Marmara and Istanbul's dramatic geography spanning two continents.
What can I see during takeoff from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International in Plaisance?
During takeoff from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International (MRU), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers views of the Mauritian coastline and the Indian Ocean immediately after departure. The aircraft climbs northwestward, and left-side seats capture the island's western shore and open ocean. Notable sights include: Mauritius western coastline, Indian Ocean, Port Louis harbor area, Black River Gorges National Park (inland, visible briefly).
What can I see when landing at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport in Pendik, Istanbul?
When landing at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats provide excellent views during the approach to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen. The aircraft descends from the southeast over the Sea of Marmara, and right seats face the Anatolian coastline, the Bosphorus strait region, and the city of Istanbul spreading across both continents. Notable sights include: Sea of Marmara, Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul urban sprawl (Anatolian side), Kocaeli Peninsula.
How long is the flight from Plaisance to Pendik, Istanbul?
The flight from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International (MRU) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) takes about 8 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 4,612 miles (7,423 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Plaisance to Pendik, Istanbul flight path pass over?
Red Sea (northern portion near Suez), Suez Canal and Delta region, Eastern Mediterranean coastline, Cyprus (possible visibility on clear days), Levantine coast approaching Turkey