The left side wins on both ends of the flight — Southern Alps scenery at departure and strait/island views on arrival — while the right side is dominated by featureless ocean and flat coastal plains for most of the journey.
Flight Path
Tasman Sea open water, Western Australian coastline near the Kimberley region, Indonesian archipelago including Timor and Java, Java Sea, Sumatra's eastern coastline, Malacca Strait shipping lanes
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from CHC
LEFTDeparting CHC on runway 02, the aircraft climbs north over the Canterbury Plains, putting the Southern Alps' foothills and braided rivers on the left side while the right side only shows the flat Pacific coastline and open water. The mountain backdrop gives the left side a much stronger initial view.
Landing at SIN
LEFTOn approach into Changi, arrivals from the south or east typically cross the Riau Islands and the eastern Singapore Strait before turning onto final, giving left-side passengers a view of ship traffic in the strait and the outer islands. The right side mostly faces open water with less structure.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Christchurch International (CHC) to Singapore Changi (SIN)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Christchurch to Singapore. The left side wins on both ends of the flight — Southern Alps scenery at departure and strait/island views on arrival — while the right side is dominated by featureless ocean and flat coastal plains for most of the journey.
What can I see during takeoff from Christchurch International in Christchurch?
During takeoff from Christchurch International (CHC), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing CHC on runway 02, the aircraft climbs north over the Canterbury Plains, putting the Southern Alps' foothills and braided rivers on the left side while the right side only shows the flat Pacific coastline and open water. The mountain backdrop gives the left side a much stronger initial view. Notable sights include: Southern Alps foothills, Waimakariri River braided channels, Canterbury Plains patchwork farmland.
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. On approach into Changi, arrivals from the south or east typically cross the Riau Islands and the eastern Singapore Strait before turning onto final, giving left-side passengers a view of ship traffic in the strait and the outer islands. The right side mostly faces open water with less structure. Notable sights include: Singapore Strait shipping lanes, Riau Archipelago islands, Sentosa Island silhouette, Singapore's eastern coastline.
How long is the flight from Christchurch to Singapore?
The flight from Christchurch International (CHC) to Singapore Changi (SIN) takes 10h 45m.
What does the Christchurch to Singapore flight path pass over?
Tasman Sea open water, Western Australian coastline near the Kimberley region, Indonesian archipelago including Timor and Java, Java Sea, Sumatra's eastern coastline, Malacca Strait shipping lanes