About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Ninoy Aquino International (MNL) to Singapore Changi (SIN)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Manila to Singapore. The right side delivers the more dramatic takeoff view over Manila Bay with Corregidor Island, and during the cruise southward over the South China Sea the right side tracks the western Philippine coastline and later the eastern coast of Borneo in the distance. The left side has the edge only on landing into Changi, but the takeoff and mid-flight scenery on the right is more consistently interesting.
What can I see during takeoff from Ninoy Aquino International in Manila?
During takeoff from Ninoy Aquino International (MNL), sit on the Right side for the best views. NAIA's primary departure runway 06 sends the aircraft northeast over Manila Bay before turning south. The right side gets a clear view of Manila Bay's broad expanse and the Manila city skyline receding behind you. Left side faces inland toward Laguna de Bay and the urban sprawl of Metro Manila. Notable sights include: Manila Bay, Manila city skyline and Roxas Boulevard waterfront, Laguna de Bay (large inland lake to the southeast), Corregidor Island in the mouth of Manila Bay.
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 for northerly arrivals or 20L/20R for southerly approaches. On the common approach from the north over the South China Sea, the left side faces west toward Singapore city, the CBD skyline, and the Strait of Singapore. Right side looks east over open sea toward Batam Island in Indonesia. Notable sights include: Singapore CBD skyline and Marina Bay, Strait of Singapore, Sentosa Island and the southern islands chain, Batam Island (Indonesia) visible to the southeast.
How long is the flight from Manila to Singapore?
The flight from Ninoy Aquino International (MNL) to Singapore Changi (SIN) takes Approximately 3 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours 50 minutes.
What does the Manila to Singapore flight path pass over?
The flight tracks south-southwest over the Sulu Sea between Palawan (Philippines) and the Visayas, then crosses the southern tip of Palawan or passes just west of it over the South China Sea. The Spratly Islands are in the general vicinity though too low-profile to spot reliably. The flight then crosses the northern tip of Borneo's coastline area or passes just offshore, before crossing the South China Sea toward Singapore. Brunei's coast and the Sarawak coastline of Malaysian Borneo may be faintly visible on the right side in good visibility.