The left side wins overall because the dramatic granite peaks of Mahe dominate the short departure sequence, giving more visual drama than the flatter, more distant scenery visible on the right during the brief ocean crossing and landing.
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Flight Path
Mahe to Praslin is 27 miles (44 km), a flight of about 15 minutes.
Open turquoise channel between Mahe and Praslin, with scattered granite islets of the Sainte Anne and Curieuse island groups visible below
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Takeoff from SEZ
LEFTDeparting SEZ, the aircraft climbs out over Mahe's eastern shoreline before banking north toward Praslin, putting the island's dramatic granite peaks of the Morne Seychellois massif on the left side. Passengers get a brief but striking view of forested granite ridges dropping straight to the turquoise coastline.
Landing at PRI
RIGHTOn approach into Praslin from the south, the aircraft banks to line up with runway 15/33, revealing the island's own granite hills and the scattering of smaller islands like Cousin and Curieuse on the right side just before touchdown. This gives a last scenic payoff after the short ocean hop.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Seychelles International (SEZ) to Praslin (PRI)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Mahe to Praslin. The left side wins overall because the dramatic granite peaks of Mahe dominate the short departure sequence, giving more visual drama than the flatter, more distant scenery visible on the right during the brief ocean crossing and landing.
What can I see during takeoff from Seychelles International in Mahe?
During takeoff from Seychelles International (SEZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing SEZ, the aircraft climbs out over Mahe's eastern shoreline before banking north toward Praslin, putting the island's dramatic granite peaks of the Morne Seychellois massif on the left side. Passengers get a brief but striking view of forested granite ridges dropping straight to the turquoise coastline. Notable sights include: Morne Seychellois massif, Victoria's coastal fringe, Sainte Anne Marine National Park islands, Mahe's granite coastline.
What can I see when landing at Praslin in Praslin?
When landing at Praslin (PRI), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Praslin from the south, the aircraft banks to line up with runway 15/33, revealing the island's own granite hills and the scattering of smaller islands like Cousin and Curieuse on the right side just before touchdown. This gives a last scenic payoff after the short ocean hop. Notable sights include: Praslin's granite hills, Curieuse Island, Cousin Island, Praslin's Cote d'Or beach.
How long is the flight from Mahe to Praslin?
The flight from Seychelles International (SEZ) to Praslin (PRI) takes about 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 27 miles (44 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Mahe to Praslin flight path pass over?
Open turquoise channel between Mahe and Praslin, with scattered granite islets of the Sainte Anne and Curieuse island groups visible below