About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Chennai International (MAA) to Singapore Changi (SIN)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Madras to Singapore. The right side wins overall. The Chennai departure gives you the dramatic Marina Beach and city panorama, and throughout the cruise the right side faces east over the Andaman Sea and then the western coast of the Malay Peninsula as you descend. The left side has a slight edge only on final into Changi, but the right side delivers more consistent scenery across the full flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Chennai International in Madras?
During takeoff from Chennai International (MAA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Chennai's primary departure runway 07 sends aircraft eastward over the Bay of Bengal almost immediately. The right side faces north, giving you a clear view back over Chennai city, the Marina Beach coastline stretching south, and the urban grid before the aircraft turns southeast toward Singapore. Notable sights include: Marina Beach (one of the world's longest urban beaches), Chennai city grid and port area, Buckingham Canal running parallel to the coast, Bay of Bengal coastline.
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 02L/02R or 20L/20R. On approach from the north over the Strait of Malacca side, the left seat faces west and gives views of the Singapore city skyline, Marina Bay, and the southern islands. Runway 20 approaches from the north, putting the CBD on the left. Notable sights include: Singapore CBD skyline and Marina Bay Sands, Sentosa Island and southern islands, Johor Strait to the north, Singapore's Jurong industrial west coast.
How long is the flight from Madras to Singapore?
The flight from Chennai International (MAA) to Singapore Changi (SIN) takes Approximately 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours.
What does the Madras to Singapore flight path pass over?
The flight tracks southeast across the Bay of Bengal, crossing the Andaman Sea where the Andaman and Nicobar Islands chain may be visible below on clear days. The route then crosses the northern tip of Sumatra or the Strait of Malacca depending on the exact track, with the mountainous spine of the Malay Peninsula visible to the right during descent. The Riau Islands archipelago appears as scattered green dots in blue water on approach to Singapore.