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 wins overall. The Auckland departure offers the most dramatic scenery of the flight with Manukau Harbour and the volcanic landscape. During cruise the flight tracks north over the Coral Sea, Queensland coast, and the Torres Strait, where right-side passengers get glimpses of the Great Barrier Reef's outer edges and the Cape York Peninsula coastline. The landing view on the left is excellent but the departure and mid-flight geography tips it to the right.
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. Auckland departures on runway 23L/23R head southwest, putting the right side facing northwest over the Manukau Harbour and the Waitakere Ranges. You get a clear view of the harbour's broad tidal flats and the volcanic cones of the Auckland isthmus receding behind you. Notable sights include: Manukau Harbour, Waitakere Ranges, One Tree Hill/Maungakiekie volcanic cone, Manukau Heads.
What can I see when landing at Singapore Changi in Singapore?
When landing at Singapore Changi (SIN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Singapore Changi approaches from the east over the South China Sea, and left-side seats get the view over the southern coastline of Singapore island, the city skyline, and the dense shipping traffic in the Strait of Malacca approaches. The Marina Bay financial district and Gardens by the Bay are clearly identifiable from the descent path. Notable sights include: Marina Bay skyline, Jurong Island industrial complex, Strait of Singapore shipping lanes, Sentosa Island.
How long is the flight from Auckland to Singapore?
The flight from Auckland International (AKL) to Singapore Changi (SIN) takes Approximately 10 hours 30 minutes.
What does the Auckland to Singapore flight path pass over?
After departing Auckland the route crosses the Tasman Sea, makes landfall over northeastern Queensland near Cairns, passes over the Cape York Peninsula with the Torres Strait visible below, crosses the Gulf of Carpentaria, transits over the Arafura Sea and Timor Sea north of Darwin, passes over the Indonesian archipelago including Sulawesi and Borneo's southern coast, then descends into Singapore over the South China Sea. The Great Barrier Reef's outer reef structures are faintly visible from altitude over the Coral Sea on clear days.