Both sides spend the vast majority of this ultra-long-haul crossing over open Pacific and South China Sea water with nothing to differentiate them, but the right side captures the two scenic bookends of the flight: the LA coastline and Channel Islands on departure, and Singapore's skyline and strait traffic on arrival.
Flight Path
The great-circle track arcs north of the direct line, taking the flight across the open North Pacific well east of Japan before curving southwest through the Philippine Sea, over the northern Philippines, and down across the South China Sea toward the Malacca Strait approach into Singapore — almost all of this over water with no reliably visible land for the bulk of cruise.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LAX
RIGHTWestbound departures off LAX climb out over Santa Monica Bay and then bank right to pick up the oceanic track toward Asia, curving north along the coast. That turn puts Malibu, the Santa Monica Mountains, and the Channel Islands in view on the right side before the aircraft settles onto its long overwater heading.
Landing at SIN
RIGHTOn the descent into Changi, the approach path runs down the eastern side of Singapore island, and the Marina Bay skyline and central business district sit off to the west of the flight track. That puts the city's skyscrapers and the crowded anchorage of the Singapore Strait on the right side during final approach.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Singapore Changi (SIN)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Los Angeles to Singapore. Both sides spend the vast majority of this ultra-long-haul crossing over open Pacific and South China Sea water with nothing to differentiate them, but the right side captures the two scenic bookends of the flight: the LA coastline and Channel Islands on departure, and Singapore's skyline and strait traffic on arrival.
What can I see during takeoff from Los Angeles International in Los Angeles?
During takeoff from Los Angeles International (LAX), sit on the Right side for the best views. Westbound departures off LAX climb out over Santa Monica Bay and then bank right to pick up the oceanic track toward Asia, curving north along the coast. That turn puts Malibu, the Santa Monica Mountains, and the Channel Islands in view on the right side before the aircraft settles onto its long overwater heading. Notable sights include: Santa Monica Bay, Malibu coastline and Point Dume, Santa Monica Mountains, Anacapa/Santa Cruz Island (Channel Islands).
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. On the descent into Changi, the approach path runs down the eastern side of Singapore island, and the Marina Bay skyline and central business district sit off to the west of the flight track. That puts the city's skyscrapers and the crowded anchorage of the Singapore Strait on the right side during final approach. Notable sights include: Marina Bay Sands and CBD skyline, Singapore Strait shipping anchorage, Sentosa Island, Riau Archipelago (Batam/Bintan) on the horizon.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Singapore?
The flight from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Singapore Changi (SIN) takes 17h 55m.
What does the Los Angeles to Singapore flight path pass over?
The great-circle track arcs north of the direct line, taking the flight across the open North Pacific well east of Japan before curving southwest through the Philippine Sea, over the northern Philippines, and down across the South China Sea toward the Malacca Strait approach into Singapore — almost all of this over water with no reliably visible land for the bulk of cruise.