The left side benefits from a mid-flight glimpse of Mount Kinabalu and Borneo's Sabah coastline during cruise, plus Singapore's skyline on final approach, giving it more variety across the flight than the right side, which is scenic only briefly at takeoff before miles of open sea.
Flight Path
Balabac Strait between Palawan and Borneo, the Sulu Sea, Sabah's coastline with Mount Kinabalu visible inland, and the open South China Sea leading toward Singapore
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from CEB
RIGHTDeparting Mactan-Cebu toward the southwest, the right side looks back across the Mactan Channel toward Cebu City's skyline and the island's mountainous spine, with Negros Island's Mount Kanlaon volcano visible further out. The left side mostly shows open water toward Bohol and the Camotes Sea.
Landing at XSP
LEFTOn approach into Seletar, the left side offers views south toward Singapore's downtown skyline and the busy Singapore Strait shipping lanes, while the right side mainly faces the flatter Johor coastline of Malaysia. The city skyline and anchorage give the left side a stronger, more recognizable finale.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Seletar (XSP)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Cebu to Singapore. The left side benefits from a mid-flight glimpse of Mount Kinabalu and Borneo's Sabah coastline during cruise, plus Singapore's skyline on final approach, giving it more variety across the flight than the right side, which is scenic only briefly at takeoff before miles of open sea.
What can I see during takeoff from Mactan Cebu International Airport in Cebu?
During takeoff from Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing Mactan-Cebu toward the southwest, the right side looks back across the Mactan Channel toward Cebu City's skyline and the island's mountainous spine, with Negros Island's Mount Kanlaon volcano visible further out. The left side mostly shows open water toward Bohol and the Camotes Sea. Notable sights include: Cebu City skyline, Mactan-Mandaue and Marcelo Fernan bridges, Tañon Strait, Mount Kanlaon volcano (Negros).
What can I see when landing at Seletar in Singapore?
When landing at Seletar (XSP), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into Seletar, the left side offers views south toward Singapore's downtown skyline and the busy Singapore Strait shipping lanes, while the right side mainly faces the flatter Johor coastline of Malaysia. The city skyline and anchorage give the left side a stronger, more recognizable finale. Notable sights include: Marina Bay Sands and CBD skyline, Singapore Strait ship anchorage, Johor Bahru and the Straits of Johor, Seletar Reservoir.
How long is the flight from Cebu to Singapore?
The flight from Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Seletar (XSP) takes 3h10m.
What does the Cebu to Singapore flight path pass over?
Balabac Strait between Palawan and Borneo, the Sulu Sea, Sabah's coastline with Mount Kinabalu visible inland, and the open South China Sea leading toward Singapore