Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Melbourne to Singapore. The right side wins overall due to the spectacular Melbourne departure views of the CBD and Port Phillip Bay. The mid-flight path over the Indonesian archipelago offers intermittent island views on both sides, but the departure experience from the right seat is the most consistently rewarding part of this route.

During takeoff from Melbourne Essendon (MEB), sit on the Right side for the best views. Essendon typically departs on runway 26 (heading west) or 17 (heading south). On a northbound routing to Singapore, aircraft generally turn left after departure, putting the right side facing east toward the Melbourne CBD skyline, Port Phillip Bay, and the Dandenong Ranges. The city grid and bay are clearly visible during the climbing turn. Notable sights include: Melbourne CBD skyline to the east, Port Phillip Bay stretching south, Dandenong Ranges on the eastern horizon, Tullamarine freeway corridor below.

When landing at Singapore Changi (SIN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Changi Airport typically uses runways 02/20 or 01/19. On approach from the south (coming from Australia), aircraft commonly approach on runway 02 heading northeast, or runway 20 heading south. On a southwesterly approach, the left side faces east toward the Strait of Singapore, Batam Island, and the dense urban core of Singapore. The city's reclaimed southern coastline and Marina Bay area are distinctly visible on left-side approaches. Notable sights include: Singapore CBD and Marina Bay skyline, Strait of Singapore shipping lanes, Batam Island (Indonesia) to the south, Singapore's Changi coastal reclamation areas.

The flight from Melbourne Essendon (MEB) to Singapore Changi (SIN) takes Approximately 8 to 9 hours.

The route tracks north over central Australia (largely featureless red desert), crosses the Timor Sea, then threads through the Indonesian archipelago over Java or Bali depending on routing, with the volcanic peaks of Java and Bali visible on clear days. The final leg crosses the Java Sea and the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula before descending into Singapore.