Seeing Johor Bahru from a plane
Faces Singapore across the narrow Strait of Johor, joined by a 1924 causeway that is one of the busiest land border crossings in the world. Look for the causeway and the reclaimed islands of Forest City to the west.
9 of our routes pass it. Malaysia · rated 6 of 10
The easy pick
Singapore to Bangkok: sit on the left, on the climb, 0 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore to Bangkok | Left | on the climb, 0 min after takeoff |
| Singapore to Jakarta | Left the other side is usually better on this route | on the climb, 0 min after takeoff |
| Singapore to Denpasar-Bali Island | Left the other side is usually better on this route | on the climb, 0 min after takeoff |
| Singapore to Sydney | Left | on the climb, 0 min after takeoff |
| Singapore to Hong Kong | Left | on the climb, 1 min after takeoff |
| Singapore to Seoul | Left the other side is usually better on this route | on the climb, 1 min after takeoff |
| Singapore to Manila | Left | on the climb, 1 min after takeoff |
| Singapore to Tokyo | Left | on the climb, 1 min after takeoff |
| Singapore to Kuala Lumpur | Left | on the climb, 5 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Johor Bahru from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (9 of 9). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Johor Bahru from a plane?
Near the airport, on the climb or on the way down, and mid-flight on longer routes: see the table for each route.
Can you see Johor Bahru at night?
Yes, by its lights. The app scores lit places at night by how bright they are.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
More
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