About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Singapore Changi (SIN)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Paris to Singapore. Left side wins both takeoff and landing with the Paris basin and Singapore skyline respectively. Along the cruise portion, the left side also faces south, giving better views over the Indian subcontinent, Bay of Bengal coastlines, and the Andaman Sea during the Southeast Asia approach.
What can I see during takeoff from Charles De Gaulle in Paris?
During takeoff from Charles De Gaulle (CDG), sit on the Left side for the best views. CDG departures heading east or southeast typically use runways 27L/27R or 09L/09R. On an eastbound departure toward Singapore, aircraft often climb out heading southeast, putting Paris city center and the Seine river valley on the left side. You get a clear view of the urban sprawl of Paris and on clear days the Eiffel Tower area is identifiable in the distance. Notable sights include: Paris city center and Seine river bends, Eiffel Tower district (visible as a cluster in the urban grid), Marne river valley, Brie agricultural plateau patchwork.
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. Changi Airport sits on the eastern tip of Singapore island. Arrivals from the west or northwest on runway 02C/02L approach over the Strait of Malacca side and the city center. Left-side seats get the Singapore city skyline, Marina Bay, and the southern islands as the aircraft descends over the island from the northwest. Notable sights include: Marina Bay Sands and CBD skyline cluster, Sentosa Island and southern anchorage, Johor Strait and southern Malaysia coastline, Singapore harbor container port at Tanjong Pagar.
How long is the flight from Paris to Singapore?
The flight from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Singapore Changi (SIN) takes Approximately 12 to 13 hours.
What does the Paris to Singapore flight path pass over?
The route passes over the Alps and northern Italy shortly after departure, then tracks across Turkey and the Black Sea region, descends over Iran and Pakistan, crosses the Indian subcontinent over northern India and the Ganges plain, passes over the Bay of Bengal, crosses the Malay Peninsula over Thailand and Malaysia, and arrives over the Strait of Malacca before Singapore. The Himalayas may be visible as a distant white wall on the horizon during the India segment depending on routing.