About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Melbourne International (MEL) to Singapore Changi (SIN)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Melbourne to Singapore. The right side delivers the more dramatic takeoff experience with Port Phillip Bay and the Melbourne skyline, and during the cruise the right side faces generally west and northwest, offering views over the Indonesian archipelago including Sumatra's coastline and river deltas on descent toward Singapore. The left side landing view is strong but the right side advantage at departure tips the balance.
What can I see during takeoff from Melbourne International in Melbourne?
During takeoff from Melbourne International (MEL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Melbourne's runways 16/34 are the primary runways. Northbound departures on runway 34 give the right side views over Port Phillip Bay and the Melbourne CBD skyline. The bay's broad expanse and the city grid are clearly visible as you climb out heading north. Notable sights include: Port Phillip Bay, Melbourne CBD and Docklands, Dandenong Ranges to the east, Mornington Peninsula.
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 Airport's primary landing approach from the west on runway 02L/02R brings aircraft in over the Strait of Malacca and then across the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula. The left side gives views over the Singapore Strait, Sentosa Island, and the dense container port at Tanjong Pagar before touchdown. Notable sights include: Singapore Strait and container shipping lanes, Sentosa Island, Jurong Island petrochemical complex, southern Singapore CBD and Marina Bay.
How long is the flight from Melbourne to Singapore?
The flight from Melbourne International (MEL) to Singapore Changi (SIN) takes Approximately 7 hours 45 minutes to 8 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Melbourne to Singapore flight path pass over?
The route tracks north-northwest over central Australia's arid interior including the Simpson Desert and Lake Eyre basin, crosses the Timor Sea, then transits the Indonesian archipelago over Java and Sumatra. The Wallace Line ecological boundary is crossed over the Lombok Strait. Sumatra's Barisan mountain range and extensive lowland river systems are visible on descent, followed by the Strait of Malacca before entering Singapore airspace.