About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Indira Gandhi International (DEL) to Singapore Changi (SIN)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Delhi to Singapore. The right side wins overall because the Delhi departure offers the most visually interesting urban geography at takeoff, and during the cruise the right side faces east, giving views over the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea as the route tracks south-southeast. The left side has the edge at landing into Changi, but the departure and mid-flight scenery tips the balance to the right.
What can I see during takeoff from Indira Gandhi International in Delhi?
During takeoff from Indira Gandhi International (DEL), sit on the Right side for the best views. IGI typically departs southbound or eastbound on runways 28/29 or 10/11. A southbound departure on runway 28 puts the right side facing south toward central Delhi, with the city grid, Connaught Place, and Lutyens Delhi visible as you climb out. The Yamuna River is also visible curving through the eastern part of the city on the right side. Notable sights include: Yamuna River bend east of Delhi, Lutyens Delhi bungalow zone, Connaught Place circular road pattern, Qutub Minar area to the south.
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 typically lands on runway 02L/02R from the south or runway 20L/20R from the north. On a northerly approach over the Strait of Malacca side, the left seat faces west toward the Singapore city skyline, Marina Bay, and the southern islands. The approach over the sea gives a clear view of the CBD towers and Sentosa Island on the left before touchdown. Notable sights include: Marina Bay Sands and CBD skyline, Sentosa Island, Singapore Strait southern islands, Johor Strait to the north.
How long is the flight from Delhi to Singapore?
The flight from Indira Gandhi International (DEL) to Singapore Changi (SIN) takes Approximately 5 hours 30 minutes to 6 hours.
What does the Delhi to Singapore flight path pass over?
The route tracks southeast from Delhi across the Gangetic Plain, then over the Bay of Bengal avoiding Myanmar airspace, passing west of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, crossing the Strait of Malacca, and descending over the Singapore Strait. The Bay of Bengal dominates the middle third of the flight with no land visible. The Andaman Islands may be faintly visible as low green specks on the right side at cruise altitude if routing passes close enough.