Photo: Dr. K. Vedhagiri · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
A chain of tropical islands in the Bay of Bengal with pristine beaches and dense rainforest. The emerald islands surrounded by coral reefs are visible on flights between India and Southeast Asia.
36Flight Routes
2 kmClosest Pass
🏝️ IslandType
Routes that pass it36
CDG → MEL
Both Sides
MEL → CDG
Both Sides
MXP → SIN
Right
SIN → MXP
Left
BAK → SIN
Right
SIN → BAK
Left
BKK → NBO
Left
NBO → BKK
Right
HKT → SAW
Left
SAW → HKT
Right
KUL → LBG
Left
LBG → KUL
Right
CCU → IXZ
Left
CDG → KUL
Right
IXZ → CCU
Right
KUL → CDG
Left
LBG → SZB
Right
SZB → LBG
Left
QXB → SIN
Left
SIN → QXB
Right
ELS → PVG
Right
PVG → ELS
Left
AMS → CGK
Left
CGK → AMS
Right
DEL → KUL
Right
KUL → DEL
Left
HKT → SYD
Right
SYD → HKT
Left
VIE → ZQN
Right
ZQN → VIE
Left
XSP → ZRH
Left
ZRH → XSP
Right
ASP → QXB
Left
BUD → SIN
Right
QXB → ASP
Right
SIN → BUD
Left
Tip: Visibility depends on cloud cover, time of day, and how close the flight path comes. Sit on the listed side for the best chance of a view. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see Andaman Islands from a plane?
Yes — 36 flight routes pass within 60 km of Andaman Islands. The closest routes include Paris to Melbourne, Melbourne to Paris, Milano to Singapore. The landmark is visible from both sides, with the landmark passing about 2 km away.
Which side of the plane is best for viewing Andaman Islands?
The best side varies by route. For the most common routes near Andaman Islands: on a Paris to Melbourne flight, visible from both sides; on a Melbourne to Paris flight, visible from both sides; on a Milano to Singapore flight, sit on the Right side.