About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Tribhuvan International (KTM) to Singapore Changi (SIN)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Kathmandu to Singapore. Left side delivers the two best moments of the flight: the Himalayan panorama on departure and the Singapore city skyline on approach. The right side offers little of comparable interest at either end, and the mid-flight routing over the Bay of Bengal and Malay Peninsula provides roughly equal views from both sides.
What can I see during takeoff from Tribhuvan International in Kathmandu?
During takeoff from Tribhuvan International (KTM), sit on the Left side for the best views. Tribhuvan International typically departs on runway 02 (heading roughly northeast), which means the left (west) side gets the dramatic Himalayan panorama including Langtang and the Ganesh Himal as the aircraft climbs and turns south. The right side faces the lower Mahabharat Range and haze-filled Terai plains. Notable sights include: Langtang Himal, Ganesh Himal massif, Kathmandu Valley bowl, Shivapuri ridge.
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. Changi typically lands on runway 02L/02C from the south, meaning the aircraft approaches from over the Singapore Strait heading north. The left side faces west over the city skyline — Marina Bay, the CBD towers, and Sentosa — while the right side looks east over open sea and Changi's industrial east coast. Notable sights include: Marina Bay Sands and CBD skyline, Singapore Strait, Sentosa Island, Jurong Island industrial complex.
How long is the flight from Kathmandu to Singapore?
The flight from Tribhuvan International (KTM) to Singapore Changi (SIN) takes Approximately 5 hours 30 minutes.
What does the Kathmandu to Singapore flight path pass over?
The flight tracks southeast over the Gangetic Plain and then the Bay of Bengal, crossing the Andaman Sea before reaching the northern tip of Sumatra and the Malay Peninsula. The Andaman Islands may be visible as small green specks in the sea below. Over the Malay Peninsula, the Main Range spine of mountains running through peninsular Malaysia is visible, with jungle-covered ridges and river systems. The Strait of Malacca appears on the right side as the aircraft descends toward Singapore.