Although the right side offers a better takeoff coastline glimpse and a dramatic Singapore skyline on landing, the 13-hour cruise dominates the overall experience, and the great-circle track keeps the Alpine foothills, Caucasus, Zagros Mountains of Iran, and the Hindu Kush along the Afghan-Pakistani border on the northern (left) side, giving that side far more sustained mountain drama than the largely oceanic and desert views to the south.
Flight Path
The route's midpoint falls near the Persian Gulf and the Zagros Mountains of southern Iran, with the Strait of Hormuz and the Arabian Peninsula's desert coastline visible below.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LGW
RIGHTDepartures from Gatwick heading toward continental Europe typically climb out over the Sussex Weald and turn south across the South Downs before crossing the coast near Brighton, giving a brief glimpse of the English Channel. The left side over Surrey shows only farmland and suburban sprawl with no distinctive features.
Landing at SIN
RIGHTArriving from the north over Johor Bahru, the aircraft typically aligns with Changi's runway 20, putting the Singapore skyline and Marina Bay on the west-facing (right) side during the final turn. The left side mostly faces open water and distant Indonesian islands with little detail.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Gatwick (LGW) to Singapore Changi (SIN)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Singapore. Although the right side offers a better takeoff coastline glimpse and a dramatic Singapore skyline on landing, the 13-hour cruise dominates the overall experience, and the great-circle track keeps the Alpine foothills, Caucasus, Zagros Mountains of Iran, and the Hindu Kush along the Afghan-Pakistani border on the northern (left) side, giving that side far more sustained mountain drama than the largely oceanic and desert views to the south.
What can I see during takeoff from Gatwick in London?
During takeoff from Gatwick (LGW), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departures from Gatwick heading toward continental Europe typically climb out over the Sussex Weald and turn south across the South Downs before crossing the coast near Brighton, giving a brief glimpse of the English Channel. The left side over Surrey shows only farmland and suburban sprawl with no distinctive features. Notable sights include: South Downs ridgeline, English Channel coastline near Brighton, patchwork Sussex farmland.
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. Arriving from the north over Johor Bahru, the aircraft typically aligns with Changi's runway 20, putting the Singapore skyline and Marina Bay on the west-facing (right) side during the final turn. The left side mostly faces open water and distant Indonesian islands with little detail. Notable sights include: Marina Bay Sands and CBD skyline, Singapore Strait shipping lanes, Sentosa Island, Johor Strait.
How long is the flight from London to Singapore?
The flight from Gatwick (LGW) to Singapore Changi (SIN) takes 13h 05m.
What does the London to Singapore flight path pass over?
The route's midpoint falls near the Persian Gulf and the Zagros Mountains of southern Iran, with the Strait of Hormuz and the Arabian Peninsula's desert coastline visible below.