At Hasanuddin in Ujung Pandang: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Makassar city sprawl, Makassar Strait (Selat Makassar), Losari Beach waterfront, coastal shipping lanes.

When taking off from Hasanuddin (UPG), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of Makassar city and the Makassar Strait during the initial climb. Most departures from UPG head north or northeast, positioning the strait and coastal features on the right side of the aircraft as you gain altitude. Notable sights include: Makassar city sprawl, Makassar Strait (Selat Makassar), Losari Beach waterfront, coastal shipping lanes.

When landing at Hasanuddin (UPG), sit on the Right side for the best views. Most commercial flights approach Hasanuddin from the north or northeast over the Makassar Strait, giving right-side passengers clear views of the strait's waters, nearby islands, and the coastal city of Makassar itself during descent. The airport sits on a peninsula, so right-side views capture the water approach and urban landscape better than left-side views of inland terrain. Notable sights include: Makassar Strait (foreground water), Bunaken Island and smaller islands in the strait (middle distance), Makassar city skyline and port facilities (left-middle distance), Lae-Lae Island (small island near airport).

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.