Left side wins at both ends of the flight. During the long cruise over northern Australia and the Indonesian archipelago, the left side also faces west-southwest, offering views of the Timor Sea coastline and the Indonesian islands of Flores and Sulawesi as the route tracks northwest. Right side is predominantly open ocean for much of the flight.
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Flight Path
Alice Springs to Singapore is 2,656 miles (4,274 km), a flight of about 5 hours 15 minutes.
The route crosses the Tanami Desert and Barkly Tableland in northern Australia, then the Timor Sea, followed by the Indonesian islands of Timor, Flores, Sulawesi, and the Banda Sea. The Makassar Strait between Borneo and Sulawesi is visible before crossing the Java Sea and the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula into Singapore.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from ASP
LEFTAlice Springs airport typically departs on runway 12/30. On a northbound departure toward Singapore, a left-side seat gives you views over the MacDonnell Ranges as the aircraft climbs and turns north. The ranges stretch dramatically east-west directly south and west of the airport, with their red quartzite ridgelines clearly visible from altitude.
Landing at SIN
LEFTSingapore Changi's primary arrival paths from the south typically bring aircraft in over the Strait of Singapore and approach from the south or southeast. A left-side seat on approach from the south gives views over the southern coastline of Singapore island, Sentosa Island, and the dense urban core of the CBD and Marina Bay. Right side tends to face open water of the South China Sea.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Alice Springs (ASP) to Singapore Changi (SIN)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Alice Springs to Singapore. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. During the long cruise over northern Australia and the Indonesian archipelago, the left side also faces west-southwest, offering views of the Timor Sea coastline and the Indonesian islands of Flores and Sulawesi as the route tracks northwest. Right side is predominantly open ocean for much of the flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Alice Springs in Alice Springs?
During takeoff from Alice Springs (ASP), sit on the Left side for the best views. Alice Springs airport typically departs on runway 12/30. On a northbound departure toward Singapore, a left-side seat gives you views over the MacDonnell Ranges as the aircraft climbs and turns north. The ranges stretch dramatically east-west directly south and west of the airport, with their red quartzite ridgelines clearly visible from altitude. Notable sights include: West MacDonnell Ranges (Tjoritja), Heavitree Gap, Todd River floodplain, Alice Springs township grid.
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's primary arrival paths from the south typically bring aircraft in over the Strait of Singapore and approach from the south or southeast. A left-side seat on approach from the south gives views over the southern coastline of Singapore island, Sentosa Island, and the dense urban core of the CBD and Marina Bay. Right side tends to face open water of the South China Sea. Notable sights include: Marina Bay Sands and CBD skyline, Sentosa Island, Jurong Island industrial complex, Singapore Strait shipping lanes.
How long is the flight from Alice Springs to Singapore?
The flight from Alice Springs (ASP) to Singapore Changi (SIN) takes about 5 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,656 miles (4,274 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Alice Springs to Singapore flight path pass over?
The route crosses the Tanami Desert and Barkly Tableland in northern Australia, then the Timor Sea, followed by the Indonesian islands of Timor, Flores, Sulawesi, and the Banda Sea. The Makassar Strait between Borneo and Sulawesi is visible before crossing the Java Sea and the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula into Singapore.