The right side wins overall. The Tokyo Bay departure view is genuinely spectacular and hard to beat, and through the cruise the right side faces east over the South China Sea as you track south through the Philippines and Borneo corridor, offering open ocean and island chain views. The left side has a slight edge only at Seletar landing, but the right side's departure and mid-flight scenery outweigh that.
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Flight Path
Tokyo to Singapore is 3,296 miles (5,304 km), a flight of about 7 hours 15 minutes.
The route tracks southwest from Tokyo, crossing the East China Sea and the northern tip of Luzon in the Philippines, then south over the South China Sea passing west of Palawan, crossing the Sulu Sea corridor, skirting the northern coast of Borneo (Sabah), and descending over the Strait of Malacca approach into Singapore. Key features include the Philippine island chain visible as green specks in blue water, the vast flat expanse of the South China Sea, the mountainous green interior of Borneo visible on the right side, and the hazy Malay Peninsula coastline on descent.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from HND
RIGHTHND typically departs southward on Runway 34R/16L or uses the D runway complex. A southbound departure on the right side gives you a clear view over Tokyo Bay, with the city skyline and the distinctive reclaimed land runways visible below. You also get a look back at the Yokohama waterfront as you climb out.
Landing at XSP
LEFTSeletar Airport sits in the northeastern corner of Singapore island. Aircraft typically approach from the south or east, and the left side gives you a view over the Johor Strait and the causeway linking Singapore to Malaysia, plus the green interior of central Singapore. The right side faces open sea.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Tokyo International (HND) to Seletar (XSP)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Tokyo to Singapore. The right side wins overall. The Tokyo Bay departure view is genuinely spectacular and hard to beat, and through the cruise the right side faces east over the South China Sea as you track south through the Philippines and Borneo corridor, offering open ocean and island chain views. The left side has a slight edge only at Seletar landing, but the right side's departure and mid-flight scenery outweigh that.
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. HND typically departs southward on Runway 34R/16L or uses the D runway complex. A southbound departure on the right side gives you a clear view over Tokyo Bay, with the city skyline and the distinctive reclaimed land runways visible below. You also get a look back at the Yokohama waterfront as you climb out. Notable sights include: Tokyo Bay, Yokohama port and waterfront, the reclaimed land runway complex of HND itself, Rainbow Bridge and the Tokyo waterfront district.
What can I see when landing at Seletar in Singapore?
When landing at Seletar (XSP), sit on the Left side for the best views. Seletar Airport sits in the northeastern corner of Singapore island. Aircraft typically approach from the south or east, and the left side gives you a view over the Johor Strait and the causeway linking Singapore to Malaysia, plus the green interior of central Singapore. The right side faces open sea. Notable sights include: Johor Strait and the Woodlands Causeway, the forested Central Catchment Nature Reserve, Johor Bahru city across the strait in Malaysia, the dense HDB housing estates of northern Singapore.
How long is the flight from Tokyo to Singapore?
The flight from Tokyo International (HND) to Seletar (XSP) takes about 7 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,296 miles (5,304 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Tokyo to Singapore flight path pass over?
The route tracks southwest from Tokyo, crossing the East China Sea and the northern tip of Luzon in the Philippines, then south over the South China Sea passing west of Palawan, crossing the Sulu Sea corridor, skirting the northern coast of Borneo (Sabah), and descending over the Strait of Malacca approach into Singapore. Key features include the Philippine island chain visible as green specks in blue water, the vast flat expanse of the South China Sea, the mountainous green interior of Borneo visible on the right side, and the hazy Malay Peninsula coastline on descent.