The right side benefits from a partial view of the Vietnamese coastline during cruise and a strong finish with Singapore's skyline and shipping-filled strait on approach, giving it more sustained visual interest than the left side, which is mostly open South China Sea between a good takeoff and a plainer landing.
Flight Path
South China Sea open water, the coastal mountains and shoreline of central Vietnam near Nha Trang and Con Dao Island, and the Anambas and Natuna Islands scattered in the sea south of Vietnam before the route continues toward the Malay Peninsula and Singapore.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Hong Kong International (HKG) to Singapore Changi (SIN)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Hong Kong to Singapore. The right side benefits from a partial view of the Vietnamese coastline during cruise and a strong finish with Singapore's skyline and shipping-filled strait on approach, giving it more sustained visual interest than the left side, which is mostly open South China Sea between a good takeoff and a plainer landing.
What can I see during takeoff from Hong Kong International in Hong Kong?
During takeoff from Hong Kong International (HKG), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing HKG to the south, the initial climb and turn over Lantau puts Hong Kong Island's skyline, Victoria Harbour, and the Kowloon peninsula on the left side before the aircraft heads out over open water. The right side mostly shows Lantau's hills and then featureless sea. Notable sights include: Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong Island skyline, Kowloon peninsula, Lantau Island hills.
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 descent into Changi from the north, the final approach track runs south along Singapore's eastern side, putting the Marina Bay skyline, Sentosa Island, and the busy Singapore Strait shipping lanes on the right side of the aircraft. The left side over Malaysia's Johor coast and the open strait is comparatively plain. Notable sights include: Marina Bay Sands and CBD skyline, Sentosa Island, Singapore Strait shipping lanes, Pulau Batam in the distance.
How long is the flight from Hong Kong to Singapore?
The flight from Hong Kong International (HKG) to Singapore Changi (SIN) takes 3h 55m.
What does the Hong Kong to Singapore flight path pass over?
South China Sea open water, the coastal mountains and shoreline of central Vietnam near Nha Trang and Con Dao Island, and the Anambas and Natuna Islands scattered in the sea south of Vietnam before the route continues toward the Malay Peninsula and Singapore.