Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Sydney to Singapore. While the right side wins at takeoff for the Blue Mountains view, the left side dominates the majority of the flight path northward — offering views over the Queensland coast, the Coral Sea approaches, and the spectacular Singapore arrival sequence over the strait and city. The left-side Singapore approach is one of the more visually rewarding arrivals in Southeast Asia.

During takeoff from Sydney Bankstown (BWU), sit on the Right side for the best views. Bankstown Airport's primary runway 11/29 means departures heading northwest or southeast. On a typical westbound/northbound departure toward Singapore, a right-side seat gives you views over the Georges River, the Blue Mountains escarpment to the west, and the sprawl of western Sydney suburbs. The Blue Mountains ridgeline is particularly striking from climb-out altitude. Notable sights include: Blue Mountains escarpment to the west, Georges River and its tidal inlets, Western Sydney suburban grid, Prospect Reservoir.

When landing at Singapore Changi (SIN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Changi Airport's runways run roughly east-west (02L/20R and 02C/20C oriented north-south, plus 03/21). Arrivals from the south and west typically approach from the Strait of Singapore or over the southern islands. A left-side seat on approach gives views over the Singapore Strait, Sentosa Island, the southern port anchorage with its dense ship traffic, and the city skyline of the CBD including Marina Bay. Notable sights include: Marina Bay and CBD skyline, Sentosa Island and the Southern Islands, Singapore Strait ship anchorage, Jurong Island industrial complex.

The flight from Sydney Bankstown (BWU) to Singapore Changi (SIN) takes Approximately 7 to 8 hours.

The route tracks north-northwest from Sydney over the Blue Mountains and into Queensland airspace, crossing the Great Dividing Range. Over Queensland the Coral Sea coastline may be visible to the right. The flight then crosses the Torres Strait between Australia and Papua New Guinea — a shallow, island-dotted sea clearly visible from altitude. Over the Indonesian archipelago, Borneo's dense rainforest interior and river systems are visible below. The final approach descends over the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula and the Singapore Strait.