About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Mutiara Ii (LBJ) to Singapore Changi (SIN)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Labuhan Bajo to Singapore. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. During the cruise over the Java Sea and South China Sea, the left side also faces generally north toward the Indonesian island chain including Borneo's southern coast in the distance, while the right side looks south toward open ocean. Left is the clear choice for the full journey.
What can I see during takeoff from Mutiara Ii in Labuhan Bajo?
During takeoff from Mutiara Ii (LBJ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Labuan Bajo, runways typically orient roughly east-west. A left (north-facing) seat gives you views over the Komodo archipelago, with Rinca Island and the dramatic ridgelines of Komodo Island visible as you climb out over the Flores Sea. The turquoise shallows and scattered volcanic islands are genuinely spectacular from this side. Notable sights include: Komodo Island ridgeline, Rinca Island, Flores Sea shallow reef systems, Banta Island.
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 uses runways oriented roughly 02/20 or 04/22. Approaching from the southwest on a northeasterly heading, the left side faces northwest over the city center, giving views of the Singapore CBD skyline, Marina Bay, and the Johor Strait. The right side looks toward the South China Sea and Changi's eastern coastline, which is less visually interesting. Notable sights include: Singapore CBD skyline and Marina Bay, Johor Strait and southern Malaysia coastline, Sentosa Island, Singapore Strait shipping lanes.
How long is the flight from Labuhan Bajo to Singapore?
The flight from Mutiara Ii (LBJ) to Singapore Changi (SIN) takes Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours.
What does the Labuhan Bajo to Singapore flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northwest over the Flores Sea, then crosses the Java Sea north of Java and Bali, passing over or near the southern coast of Borneo (Kalimantan) before crossing the South China Sea toward Singapore. Visible features at altitude include the scattered islands of the Flores Sea, the broad shallow Java Sea with its distinctive pale blue color, the low green coastline of southern Kalimantan, and eventually the dense shipping traffic of the Malacca and Singapore Straits as you descend.