Colombo to Singapore is 1,709 miles (2,750 km), a flight of about 4 hours 15 minutes.
While the departure gives a brief, worthwhile look at Sri Lanka's coast and highlands, most of the flight is spent over open ocean with little to see; the arrival into Singapore compensates with a genuinely striking urban and maritime scene, tipping the overall balance to the right side.
Flight Path
The route's midpoint lies over the open waters of the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea, south of the Nicobar Islands and north of Sumatra, with no land in sight until the aircraft nears the northern tip of Sumatra and the Strait of Malacca later in the flight.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from CMB
LEFTAs the aircraft climbs out of Colombo and banks toward its southeast heading for Singapore, the left side gets the better look back at Sri Lanka's coastline near Negombo and Colombo, with the island's central highlands, including the pyramid-shaped silhouette of Adam's Peak, visible inland before the plane commits to open ocean.
Landing at SIN
RIGHTOn the approach into Changi, the aircraft crosses the Singapore Strait before lining up for landing, and the right side offers a clear view of downtown Singapore's skyline around Marina Bay along with the busy shipping lanes and anchored container ships that define the strait.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Bandaranaike International (CMB) to Singapore Changi (SIN)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Colombo to Singapore. While the departure gives a brief, worthwhile look at Sri Lanka's coast and highlands, most of the flight is spent over open ocean with little to see; the arrival into Singapore compensates with a genuinely striking urban and maritime scene, tipping the overall balance to the right side.
What can I see during takeoff from Bandaranaike International in Colombo?
During takeoff from Bandaranaike International (CMB), sit on the Left side for the best views. As the aircraft climbs out of Colombo and banks toward its southeast heading for Singapore, the left side gets the better look back at Sri Lanka's coastline near Negombo and Colombo, with the island's central highlands, including the pyramid-shaped silhouette of Adam's Peak, visible inland before the plane commits to open ocean. Notable sights include: Negombo lagoon, Colombo's coastline and port, Adam's Peak (Sri Pada) in the distant highlands.
What can I see when landing at Singapore Changi in Singapore?
When landing at Singapore Changi (SIN), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the approach into Changi, the aircraft crosses the Singapore Strait before lining up for landing, and the right side offers a clear view of downtown Singapore's skyline around Marina Bay along with the busy shipping lanes and anchored container ships that define the strait. Notable sights include: Marina Bay skyline and CBD towers, Singapore Strait shipping lanes, Sentosa Island, Jurong Island industrial complex.
How long is the flight from Colombo to Singapore?
The flight from Bandaranaike International (CMB) to Singapore Changi (SIN) takes about 4 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,709 miles (2,750 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Colombo to Singapore flight path pass over?
The route's midpoint lies over the open waters of the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea, south of the Nicobar Islands and north of Sumatra, with no land in sight until the aircraft nears the northern tip of Sumatra and the Strait of Malacca later in the flight.