The right side wins on both ends of the flight — Mount Fuji at takeoff and the Singapore skyline/Johor Strait at landing — and during cruise it faces the Asian mainland side of the route, catching glimpses of Taiwan's coast and the Philippine archipelago, while the left side stares mostly at open Pacific and Philippine Sea water for hours.
Flight Path
The great-circle path passes near southern Taiwan and over the Luzon Strait/northern Philippines before crossing the South China Sea toward the Malay Peninsula and Singapore.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from HND
RIGHTDeparting HND on the typical south-wind pattern, the climb takes the aircraft out over Tokyo Bay before turning southwest, putting Mount Fuji and the Izu Peninsula in view on the right side. The left side mostly shows the flatter Boso Peninsula and open bay water.
Landing at SIN
RIGHTArrivals into Changi from the north typically cross the Johor Strait and swing over western Singapore before lining up on the runway, giving right-side passengers a view of the Marina Bay skyline, the port, and Jurong Island's refineries. The left side mostly faces open sea and Changi's own coastline.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Tokyo International (HND) to Singapore Changi (SIN)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Tokyo to Singapore. The right side wins on both ends of the flight — Mount Fuji at takeoff and the Singapore skyline/Johor Strait at landing — and during cruise it faces the Asian mainland side of the route, catching glimpses of Taiwan's coast and the Philippine archipelago, while the left side stares mostly at open Pacific and Philippine Sea water for hours.
What can I see during takeoff from Tokyo International in Tokyo?
During takeoff from Tokyo International (HND), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing HND on the typical south-wind pattern, the climb takes the aircraft out over Tokyo Bay before turning southwest, putting Mount Fuji and the Izu Peninsula in view on the right side. The left side mostly shows the flatter Boso Peninsula and open bay water. Notable sights include: Mount Fuji, Izu Peninsula, Yokohama/Kawasaki industrial waterfront, Miura Peninsula.
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. Arrivals into Changi from the north typically cross the Johor Strait and swing over western Singapore before lining up on the runway, giving right-side passengers a view of the Marina Bay skyline, the port, and Jurong Island's refineries. The left side mostly faces open sea and Changi's own coastline. Notable sights include: Johor Strait, Singapore Marina Bay skyline, Jurong Island petrochemical complex, Tuas port.
How long is the flight from Tokyo to Singapore?
The flight from Tokyo International (HND) to Singapore Changi (SIN) takes 6h 55m.
What does the Tokyo to Singapore flight path pass over?
The great-circle path passes near southern Taiwan and over the Luzon Strait/northern Philippines before crossing the South China Sea toward the Malay Peninsula and Singapore.