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Best window seat landing at Hasanuddin

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

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

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 can I see when arriving at Ujung Pandang?

Arriving at Hasanuddin in Ujung Pandang, passengers on the Right side enjoy views of Makassar Strait coastline, Makassar city skyline near Losari waterfront, small islands like Samalona and Kayangan, Tanjung Bunga peninsula. 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.

What factors affect the best window seat landing at Hasanuddin?

The best window seat landing at Hasanuddin (UPG) depends on several factors: the approach path and runway in use, geographic features around Ujung Pandang (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening arrivals often offer the best lighting.