The right side edges out thanks to glimpses of the Sumatra-facing Riau islands during the Malacca Strait crossing and a much richer arrival sequence over Singapore's skyline and busy strait shipping lanes, while the left side spends most of the flight over featureless ocean or flat Malaysian coastline.
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Flight Path
Bangalore to Singapore is 1,966 miles (3,164 km), a flight of about 4 hours 15 minutes.
Bay of Bengal open water, Andaman Sea, northern tip of Sumatra, Strait of Malacca shipping lanes
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from BLR
RIGHTDeparting BLR to the southeast, the right side offers a brief glimpse of Bangalore's eastern tech corridor (Whitefield) and the Deccan plateau's red-earth farmland before the aircraft climbs above cloud level. The left side mostly shows featureless plains toward the Western Ghats, which remain too far to see.
Landing at XSP
RIGHTOn approach to Seletar, flights typically track down through the Strait of Malacca and Johor Strait, giving right-side passengers views of the Riau Archipelago islands and, closer in, Singapore's dense skyline and container port along the southern coast. The left side mainly shows the flatter Malaysian mainland with fewer distinct landmarks.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) to Seletar (XSP)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bangalore to Singapore. The right side edges out thanks to glimpses of the Sumatra-facing Riau islands during the Malacca Strait crossing and a much richer arrival sequence over Singapore's skyline and busy strait shipping lanes, while the left side spends most of the flight over featureless ocean or flat Malaysian coastline.
What can I see during takeoff from Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru in Bangalore?
During takeoff from Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing BLR to the southeast, the right side offers a brief glimpse of Bangalore's eastern tech corridor (Whitefield) and the Deccan plateau's red-earth farmland before the aircraft climbs above cloud level. The left side mostly shows featureless plains toward the Western Ghats, which remain too far to see. Notable sights include: Bangalore eastern suburbs, Deccan plateau farmland, scattered reservoirs.
What can I see when landing at Seletar in Singapore?
When landing at Seletar (XSP), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach to Seletar, flights typically track down through the Strait of Malacca and Johor Strait, giving right-side passengers views of the Riau Archipelago islands and, closer in, Singapore's dense skyline and container port along the southern coast. The left side mainly shows the flatter Malaysian mainland with fewer distinct landmarks. Notable sights include: Riau Archipelago islands, Singapore Strait shipping lanes, Marina Bay skyline, Johor Strait.
How long is the flight from Bangalore to Singapore?
The flight from Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) to Seletar (XSP) takes about 4 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,966 miles (3,164 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Bangalore to Singapore flight path pass over?
Bay of Bengal open water, Andaman Sea, northern tip of Sumatra, Strait of Malacca shipping lanes