Hakodate to Singapore flight path: HKD to SIN

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Flight time7h 30m
Distance3,609
Heading229° → 214°

Hakodate to Singapore is 3,609 miles (5,808 km), a flight of about 7 hours 30 minutes.

Best side
Left

Left side wins both takeoff and landing. During the flight south, the left side also tracks along the western coast of Japan during initial climb, offering views of the Japanese Alps in the distance, and later passes over the South China Sea with views toward the Vietnamese and Malaysian coastlines as the flight descends toward Singapore.

Takeoff · HKDLEFTHakodate Bay and the narrow isthmus connecting the peninsula, Mount Hakodate at the peninsula tip, Tsugaru Strait to the north
Landing · SINLEFTMarina Bay Sands and CBD skyline, Johor Strait and the causeway to Malaysia, MacRitchie and Peirce Reservoirs in the central catchment area

Flight Path

Flight path overview

The flight path tracks south-southwest over Honshu and the Japanese Alps, crosses the East China Sea, passes over or near Taiwan and the Luzon Strait, continues over the South China Sea passing west of the Philippines, crosses over or near the northern tip of Borneo or the Sulu Sea depending on routing, and descends over the Malay Peninsula or directly over the South China Sea toward Singapore

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Phase by phase

Takeoff from HKD

LEFT

Hakodate Airport typically departs runway 12 (southeast) or runway 30 (northwest). On a southbound flight to Singapore, a runway 12 departure heading southeast puts the left side facing northeast toward Hakodate Bay and the distinctive hourglass-shaped Hakodate Peninsula. The city of Hakodate and its famous harbor district are clearly visible on the left as the aircraft climbs and turns south.

Hakodate Bay and the narrow isthmus connecting the peninsulaMount Hakodate at the peninsula tipTsugaru Strait to the northUchiura Bay to the west
Aerial window seat view during landing at Singapore (left side) — Marina Bay Sands and CBD skyline, Johor Strait and the causeway to Malaysia, MacRitchie and Peirce Reservoirs in the central catchment area, East Coast Park and the southern coastline

Landing at SIN

LEFT

Changi Airport's primary arrival runway 02L/20R runs roughly north-south. Arriving from the north on runway 02 approach, the aircraft tracks over the Johor Strait and the northeastern tip of Singapore. The left side faces west over central Singapore, giving views of Marina Bay, the CBD skyline, and the reservoir system in the interior. The right side faces east over open South China Sea with little of interest.

Marina Bay Sands and CBD skylineJohor Strait and the causeway to MalaysiaMacRitchie and Peirce Reservoirs in the central catchment areaEast Coast Park and the southern coastline

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Hakodate (HKD) to Singapore Changi (SIN)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Hakodate to Singapore. Left side wins both takeoff and landing. During the flight south, the left side also tracks along the western coast of Japan during initial climb, offering views of the Japanese Alps in the distance, and later passes over the South China Sea with views toward the Vietnamese and Malaysian coastlines as the flight descends toward Singapore.

What can I see during takeoff from Hakodate in Hakodate?

During takeoff from Hakodate (HKD), sit on the Left side for the best views. Hakodate Airport typically departs runway 12 (southeast) or runway 30 (northwest). On a southbound flight to Singapore, a runway 12 departure heading southeast puts the left side facing northeast toward Hakodate Bay and the distinctive hourglass-shaped Hakodate Peninsula. The city of Hakodate and its famous harbor district are clearly visible on the left as the aircraft climbs and turns south. Notable sights include: Hakodate Bay and the narrow isthmus connecting the peninsula, Mount Hakodate (334m) at the peninsula tip, Tsugaru Strait to the north, Uchiura Bay (Funka Bay) to the west.

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 arrival runway 02L/20R runs roughly north-south. Arriving from the north on runway 02 approach, the aircraft tracks over the Johor Strait and the northeastern tip of Singapore. The left side faces west over central Singapore, giving views of Marina Bay, the CBD skyline, and the reservoir system in the interior. The right side faces east over open South China Sea with little of interest. Notable sights include: Marina Bay Sands and CBD skyline, Johor Strait and the causeway to Malaysia, MacRitchie and Peirce Reservoirs in the central catchment area, East Coast Park and the southern coastline.

How long is the flight from Hakodate to Singapore?

The flight from Hakodate (HKD) to Singapore Changi (SIN) takes about 7 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,609 miles (5,808 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Hakodate to Singapore flight path pass over?

The flight path tracks south-southwest over Honshu and the Japanese Alps, crosses the East China Sea, passes over or near Taiwan and the Luzon Strait, continues over the South China Sea passing west of the Philippines, crosses over or near the northern tip of Borneo or the Sulu Sea depending on routing, and descends over the Malay Peninsula or directly over the South China Sea toward Singapore