Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Johannesburg to Singapore. The right side captures the dramatic Johannesburg departure views and, critically, offers better sightlines over the Indian Ocean coastline of Tanzania and Kenya during the long overwater cruise. The left side wins at landing but the takeoff and mid-flight geography slightly favor the right overall.

During takeoff from Johannesburg International (JNB), sit on the Right side for the best views. OR Tambo typically departs northeastward on runway 03L/03R. A right-side seat gives you views back over Johannesburg's dense urban grid and the Witwatersrand ridge as you climb out, with the mine dumps and tailings ponds of the East Rand visible as distinctive pale geometric shapes on the landscape. Notable sights include: Johannesburg CBD skyline to the southwest, Witwatersrand ridge line, East Rand gold mine tailings dumps, Kempton Park suburban grid.

When landing at Singapore Changi (SIN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Changi Airport typically lands on runways 02L/02C arriving from the south or southwest. A left-side seat on approach gives views over the Strait of Singapore, the southern islands like Sentosa and the Sisters Islands, and the extraordinary density of container shipping anchored in the strait before the runway threshold. Notable sights include: Strait of Singapore shipping anchorage, Sentosa Island, Singapore southern coastline and reclaimed land, Batam Island (Indonesia) to the south.

The flight from Johannesburg International (JNB) to Singapore Changi (SIN) takes Approximately 10 to 11 hours.

The route tracks northeast over Mozambique and Tanzania, crossing the East African coast near Dar es Salaam, then over the Indian Ocean for several hours. The Maldives atolls may be visible as tiny white reef rings in deep blue water if routing passes nearby. The route then crosses the Strait of Malacca or Sumatra's northern tip before descending into Singapore.