About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Bangalore (BLR) to Seletar (XSP)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bangalore to Singapore. While takeoff favors the right, the landing approach into Singapore from the northwest gives left-side passengers superior views of the Strait of Malacca, Malaysian coastline, and Singapore's distinctive reservoir system. The landing experience outweighs the takeoff advantage.
What can I see during takeoff from Bangalore in Bangalore?
During takeoff from Bangalore (BLR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of Bangalore's urban sprawl and the Western Ghats escarpment to the west. The aircraft climbs southwestward from Bangalore International Airport, giving right-side passengers clear sightlines of the plateau terrain and distant mountain ridges. Notable sights include: Western Ghats (distant ridge on horizon), Bangalore urban grid and lakes, Nandi Hills (northeast, visible briefly), plateau terrain dropping toward coastal plains.
What can I see when landing at Seletar in Singapore?
When landing at Seletar (XSP), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during descent into Singapore. The aircraft approaches from the northwest, and left-side passengers see the Strait of Malacca, Malaysian peninsula coastline, and the transition into Singapore's island geography with its reservoirs and urban areas before touchdown at Seletar. Notable sights include: Strait of Malacca (wide waterway), Malaysian peninsula coastline and mangrove areas, Singapore's northern reservoirs (Kranji, Seletar), Singapore island urban development.
How long is the flight from Bangalore to Singapore?
The flight from Bangalore (BLR) to Seletar (XSP) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes.
What does the Bangalore to Singapore flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Deccan Plateau, then transitions over the coastal plains of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. Notable midpoint features include the Eastern Ghats (distant ridges visible on the right side during cruise), the Coromandel Coast with its lagoons and backwaters, and the Bay of Bengal. As the aircraft approaches Malaysia, the Andaman Sea becomes visible, followed by the Malaysian peninsula's eastern coastline with its mangrove-lined bays and small islands. The Strait of Malacca widens as you approach Singapore.