The right side wins across the full journey: it captures the Alps near departure, the Turkish and Iranian highlands during the eastern crossing, glimpses of the Arabian Sea and Indian coastline, and finally a dramatic skyline approach into Singapore over the strait.
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Flight Path
Paris to Singapore is 6,655 miles (10,710 km), a flight of about 13 hours 10 minutes.
Anatolian plateau, Zagros Mountains of Iran, Arabian Sea coastline, Indian subcontinent, Bay of Bengal, Strait of Malacca
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from CDG
RIGHTDeparting CDG on an easterly heading toward Asia, the right side offers glimpses of the Paris basin's Marne valley and, further along the climb, the first ridgelines of the Vosges and eventually the Alps on the horizon as the aircraft turns southeast. The left side mostly shows flat Île-de-France farmland with little variation.
Landing at XSP
RIGHTOn approach into Seletar, aircraft typically cross the Singapore Strait from the south, giving right-side passengers sweeping views of Singapore's skyline, the container port, and the many ships anchored in the strait before the final turn over the city. The left side mainly faces Johor and less distinctive terrain.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Seletar (XSP)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Paris to Singapore. The right side wins across the full journey: it captures the Alps near departure, the Turkish and Iranian highlands during the eastern crossing, glimpses of the Arabian Sea and Indian coastline, and finally a dramatic skyline approach into Singapore over the strait.
What can I see during takeoff from Charles De Gaulle in Paris?
During takeoff from Charles De Gaulle (CDG), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing CDG on an easterly heading toward Asia, the right side offers glimpses of the Paris basin's Marne valley and, further along the climb, the first ridgelines of the Vosges and eventually the Alps on the horizon as the aircraft turns southeast. The left side mostly shows flat Île-de-France farmland with little variation. Notable sights include: Marne River valley, Vosges foothills, distant Alpine peaks, Paris eastern suburbs.
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 into Seletar, aircraft typically cross the Singapore Strait from the south, giving right-side passengers sweeping views of Singapore's skyline, the container port, and the many ships anchored in the strait before the final turn over the city. The left side mainly faces Johor and less distinctive terrain. Notable sights include: Singapore Strait shipping lanes, Marina Bay skyline, Keppel container port, Sentosa island.
How long is the flight from Paris to Singapore?
The flight from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Seletar (XSP) takes about 13 hours 10 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 6,655 miles (10,710 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Paris to Singapore flight path pass over?
Anatolian plateau, Zagros Mountains of Iran, Arabian Sea coastline, Indian subcontinent, Bay of Bengal, Strait of Malacca