The left side captures the visual highlights of the route: Phuket's karst-studded bays at departure, the forested spine and coastal towns of the Malay Peninsula during cruise, and Singapore's skyline on arrival, while the right side faces mostly featureless open water for most of the flight.
Flight Path
Malacca Strait, west coast of the Malay Peninsula near Penang and Langkawi, Titiwangsa mountain range inland, Sumatra's coastline faintly visible on the horizon to the west
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Takeoff from HKT
LEFTDeparting HKT to the west over the Andaman Sea, the aircraft's left-hand turn to the south reveals Phuket's hilly coastline, Phang Nga Bay's limestone karsts, and the mainland Thai coast receding behind. The right side shows only open Andaman Sea.
Landing at SIN
LEFTOn approach to Changi from the north, the left side offers views of the Johor Strait, Singapore's dense northern housing estates, and finally the downtown skyline with Marina Bay Sands as the aircraft banks toward the runway. The right side mostly overlooks the open Singapore Strait and Indonesian islands in haze.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Phuket International (HKT) to Singapore Changi (SIN)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Phuket to Singapore. The left side captures the visual highlights of the route: Phuket's karst-studded bays at departure, the forested spine and coastal towns of the Malay Peninsula during cruise, and Singapore's skyline on arrival, while the right side faces mostly featureless open water for most of the flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Phuket International in Phuket?
During takeoff from Phuket International (HKT), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing HKT to the west over the Andaman Sea, the aircraft's left-hand turn to the south reveals Phuket's hilly coastline, Phang Nga Bay's limestone karsts, and the mainland Thai coast receding behind. The right side shows only open Andaman Sea. Notable sights include: Phuket Island coastline, Phang Nga Bay karsts, Mai Khao Beach, Andaman Sea.
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 from the north, the left side offers views of the Johor Strait, Singapore's dense northern housing estates, and finally the downtown skyline with Marina Bay Sands as the aircraft banks toward the runway. The right side mostly overlooks the open Singapore Strait and Indonesian islands in haze. Notable sights include: Johor Strait, Singapore city skyline, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore Strait shipping lanes.
How long is the flight from Phuket to Singapore?
The flight from Phuket International (HKT) to Singapore Changi (SIN) takes 1h40m.
What does the Phuket to Singapore flight path pass over?
Malacca Strait, west coast of the Malay Peninsula near Penang and Langkawi, Titiwangsa mountain range inland, Sumatra's coastline faintly visible on the horizon to the west