The right side captures Auckland's harbour and skyline on departure and Singapore's strait and skyline on arrival, bookending an otherwise ocean-dominated cruise with the flight's two most visually rewarding urban/coastal sequences.
Flight Path
Coral Sea open water, scattered islands near New Caledonia and Vanuatu longitude, Indonesian archipelago including Sulawesi and Borneo coastlines, Java Sea before final approach to Singapore
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Takeoff from AKL
RIGHTDeparting AKL to the southwest on runway 23L, the aircraft banks northwest toward Singapore, putting Auckland's isthmus, the Manukau Harbour, and the city skyline on the right side of the cabin during the initial turn. The left side mostly shows open farmland and the Waitakere Ranges receding quickly.
Landing at SIN
RIGHTOn approach into Changi from the north or northeast (depending on monsoon runway), the right side offers views over the Singapore Strait, passing ships, and the dense high-rise skyline of the city before the final turn onto the runway. The left side typically faces open water toward the Riau Islands with less detail.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Auckland International (AKL) to Singapore Changi (SIN)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Auckland to Singapore. The right side captures Auckland's harbour and skyline on departure and Singapore's strait and skyline on arrival, bookending an otherwise ocean-dominated cruise with the flight's two most visually rewarding urban/coastal sequences.
What can I see during takeoff from Auckland International in Auckland?
During takeoff from Auckland International (AKL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing AKL to the southwest on runway 23L, the aircraft banks northwest toward Singapore, putting Auckland's isthmus, the Manukau Harbour, and the city skyline on the right side of the cabin during the initial turn. The left side mostly shows open farmland and the Waitakere Ranges receding quickly. Notable sights include: Manukau Harbour, Auckland Sky Tower and downtown skyline, Waitakere Ranges, Hauraki Gulf in the distance.
What can I see when landing at Singapore Changi in Singapore?
When landing at Singapore Changi (SIN), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Changi from the north or northeast (depending on monsoon runway), the right side offers views over the Singapore Strait, passing ships, and the dense high-rise skyline of the city before the final turn onto the runway. The left side typically faces open water toward the Riau Islands with less detail. Notable sights include: Singapore Strait shipping lanes, Marina Bay skyline, Sentosa Island, Johor coastline.
How long is the flight from Auckland to Singapore?
The flight from Auckland International (AKL) to Singapore Changi (SIN) takes 10h 05m.
What does the Auckland to Singapore flight path pass over?
Coral Sea open water, scattered islands near New Caledonia and Vanuatu longitude, Indonesian archipelago including Sulawesi and Borneo coastlines, Java Sea before final approach to Singapore