Left side wins both the departure over Dubai's iconic skyline and the arrival over Singapore's Marina Bay approach, making it the clear choice for the full journey. During the cruise, the left side also faces the Andaman Sea and the western coast of the Malay Peninsula as the route descends toward Singapore.
Flight Path
The route tracks southeast over the Arabian Sea, crossing the Indian subcontinent near Kerala and Tamil Nadu, then over Sri Lanka (visible as a teardrop-shaped island), across the Bay of Bengal, over the northern tip of Sumatra and the Strait of Malacca, before descending toward Singapore. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands may be visible as small green specks in the Bay of Bengal on clear days.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from DXB
LEFTDubai International's primary departure runway 30L/30R sends aircraft northwest before turning south, putting the left side over the Dubai Creek, Deira district, and the downtown skyline including Burj Khalifa as the aircraft banks south. The right side faces the desert interior with little of interest.
Landing at SIN
LEFTChangi Airport's primary landing approach on runway 02L/02C brings aircraft in from the south over the Singapore Strait, with the left side offering views over the city-state's southern coastline, Marina Bay, and the CBD skyline before touchdown. The right side faces Johor Bahru and the Malay Peninsula interior.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dubai International (DXB) to Singapore Changi (SIN)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dubai to Singapore. Left side wins both the departure over Dubai's iconic skyline and the arrival over Singapore's Marina Bay approach, making it the clear choice for the full journey. During the cruise, the left side also faces the Andaman Sea and the western coast of the Malay Peninsula as the route descends toward Singapore.
What can I see during takeoff from Dubai International in Dubai?
During takeoff from Dubai International (DXB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Dubai International's primary departure runway 30L/30R sends aircraft northwest before turning south, putting the left side over the Dubai Creek, Deira district, and the downtown skyline including Burj Khalifa as the aircraft banks south. The right side faces the desert interior with little of interest. Notable sights include: Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai cluster, Dubai Creek and Deira waterfront, Palm Jumeirah (visible as the aircraft climbs and turns), Dubai Marina towers.
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 Airport's primary landing approach on runway 02L/02C brings aircraft in from the south over the Singapore Strait, with the left side offering views over the city-state's southern coastline, Marina Bay, and the CBD skyline before touchdown. The right side faces Johor Bahru and the Malay Peninsula interior. Notable sights include: Marina Bay Sands and CBD skyline, Singapore Strait with cargo vessel traffic, Sentosa Island and the southern islands chain, Jurong Island industrial complex.
How long is the flight from Dubai to Singapore?
The flight from Dubai International (DXB) to Singapore Changi (SIN) takes Approximately 7 hours.
What does the Dubai to Singapore flight path pass over?
The route tracks southeast over the Arabian Sea, crossing the Indian subcontinent near Kerala and Tamil Nadu, then over Sri Lanka (visible as a teardrop-shaped island), across the Bay of Bengal, over the northern tip of Sumatra and the Strait of Malacca, before descending toward Singapore. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands may be visible as small green specks in the Bay of Bengal on clear days.