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Best window seat at Hasanuddin

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Pick the window seat with the view. 13,500 routes answered — landmarks, coastlines and cities, wing by wing.

Taking offRIGHT

Makassar city skyline, Makassar Strait coastline, Spermonde Archipelago islands

LandingRIGHT

Makassar Strait coastline, Makassar city skyline near Losari waterfront, small islands like Samalona and Kayangan

🛫 Taking Off from Ujung Pandang (UPG)

Best sideRight
WhyDeparting on runway 21 (heading roughly southwest), the aircraft climbs parallel to the coastline of South Sulawesi. Right-side passengers get a clear view over Makassar city and the Makassar Strait, often dotted with small Spermonde Archipelago islands just offshore.
Look forMakassar city skyline, Makassar Strait coastline, Spermonde Archipelago islands, Losari coastal area
Left window seat view during takeoff from Ujung Pandang (UPG) — Makassar city skyline, Makassar Strait coastline, Spermonde Archipelago islands, Losari coastal areaLeft Side

🛬 Landing at Ujung Pandang (UPG)

Best sideRight
WhyLanding on runway 21 means the aircraft descends on a south-southwest heading, and on final approach the coastline and Makassar's waterfront skyline sit off the right side of the plane. You'll get a good look at the Makassar Strait, the city's harbor area, and a few small offshore islands before touchdown.
Look forMakassar Strait coastline, Makassar city skyline near Losari waterfront, small islands like Samalona and Kayangan, Tanjung Bunga peninsula
Right window seat view during landing at Ujung Pandang (UPG) — Makassar Strait coastline, Makassar city skyline near Losari waterfront, small islands like Samalona and Kayangan, Tanjung Bunga peninsulaRight Side

Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport is the largest and busiest airport in eastern Indonesia, with a modern single main terminal designed with Toraja-inspired architecture, serving as the primary hub connecting Java and western Indonesia to Sulawesi, Maluku, and Papua.

⛰️ Elevation49 ft
🛫 Runways2 (03/21, 13/31)
✈️ HubLion Air, Wings Air, Garuda Indonesia, Batik Air

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About This Airport

Which side of the plane has the best views at Hasanuddin (UPG)?

At Hasanuddin in Ujung Pandang: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Makassar city skyline, Makassar Strait coastline, Spermonde Archipelago islands, Losari coastal area.

What can I see during takeoff from Hasanuddin in Ujung Pandang?

When taking off from Hasanuddin (UPG), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing on runway 21 (heading roughly southwest), the aircraft climbs parallel to the coastline of South Sulawesi. Right-side passengers get a clear view over Makassar city and the Makassar Strait, often dotted with small Spermonde Archipelago islands just offshore. Notable sights include: Makassar city skyline, Makassar Strait coastline, Spermonde Archipelago islands, Losari coastal area.

What can I see when landing at Hasanuddin in Ujung Pandang?

When landing at Hasanuddin (UPG), sit on the Right side for the best views. Landing on runway 21 means the aircraft descends on a south-southwest heading, and on final approach the coastline and Makassar's waterfront skyline sit off the right side of the plane. You'll get a good look at the Makassar Strait, the city's harbor area, and a few small offshore islands before touchdown. Notable sights include: Makassar Strait coastline, Makassar city skyline near Losari waterfront, small islands like Samalona and Kayangan, Tanjung Bunga peninsula.

What factors affect the best window seat at Hasanuddin?

The best window seat at Hasanuddin (UPG) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around Ujung Pandang (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.