The left side wins on both ends: Bali's volcanic peaks during takeoff and Singapore's coastline, shipping lanes, and skyline during landing. The right side faces mostly open ocean and featureless approach angles for both segments.
Flight Path
The route crosses the Java Sea and the Karimata Strait, passing north of the Thousand Islands (Kepulauan Seribu) off Jakarta, with mostly open water and scattered small islands visible below during cruise.
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Takeoff from DPS
LEFTDeparting DPS, the left side offers views of Bali's volcanic interior, including Mount Agung and Mount Batur, plus the island's southern coastline and reefs as the aircraft climbs out over the Bali Strait. This is a brief but dramatic window into Bali's terrain before the route heads north over open water.
Landing at SIN
LEFTOn approach to Changi, the left side gives a good view of Singapore's eastern coastline, the container ship anchorages in the Singapore Strait, and the city's skyline as the plane descends over the water. This urban and maritime scene is far more visually interesting than the featureless approach from the other side.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) to Singapore Changi (SIN)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Denpasar to Singapore. The left side wins on both ends: Bali's volcanic peaks during takeoff and Singapore's coastline, shipping lanes, and skyline during landing. The right side faces mostly open ocean and featureless approach angles for both segments.
What can I see during takeoff from Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar?
During takeoff from Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing DPS, the left side offers views of Bali's volcanic interior, including Mount Agung and Mount Batur, plus the island's southern coastline and reefs as the aircraft climbs out over the Bali Strait. This is a brief but dramatic window into Bali's terrain before the route heads north over open water. Notable sights include: Mount Agung, Mount Batur, Bali's southern coastline, Bali Strait.
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 to Changi, the left side gives a good view of Singapore's eastern coastline, the container ship anchorages in the Singapore Strait, and the city's skyline as the plane descends over the water. This urban and maritime scene is far more visually interesting than the featureless approach from the other side. Notable sights include: Singapore Strait shipping lanes, Marina Bay skyline, East Coast Park coastline, Changi's coastal approach.
How long is the flight from Denpasar to Singapore?
The flight from Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) to Singapore Changi (SIN) takes 2h 40m.
What does the Denpasar to Singapore flight path pass over?
The route crosses the Java Sea and the Karimata Strait, passing north of the Thousand Islands (Kepulauan Seribu) off Jakarta, with mostly open water and scattered small islands visible below during cruise.