About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Nadi International (NAN) to Singapore Changi (SIN)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Nandi to Singapore. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. Departure gives you the Mamanuca and Yasawa island chains over the Fijian lagoons, and arrival delivers the Singapore city skyline and Strait on descent. The cruise portion over the Coral Sea and western Pacific is largely open ocean on both sides, so the bookend views are what matter.
What can I see during takeoff from Nadi International in Nandi?
During takeoff from Nadi International (NAN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Nadi typically departs on runway 02 (heading roughly northeast), so the left (west) side looks back over the Mamanuca Islands and the Nadi Bay coastline as the aircraft climbs out. You get a clear view of the reef-fringed lagoons and scattered island groups that define western Viti Levu. Notable sights include: Mamanuca Islands chain, Nadi Bay and its fringing reefs, western Viti Levu coastline, Yasawa Island group on the distant horizon to the northwest.
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. Singapore Changi typically lands on runway 02L/02C from the south, with the approach tracking northward over the southern Singapore Strait. The left side faces west over the city center, giving views of the Marina Bay skyline, the CBD, and Sentosa Island as the aircraft descends. Notable sights include: Marina Bay Sands and CBD skyline, Sentosa Island and the Southern Islands, Jurong Island industrial complex, the Singapore Strait shipping lanes.
How long is the flight from Nandi to Singapore?
The flight from Nadi International (NAN) to Singapore Changi (SIN) takes Approximately 9 to 10 hours.
What does the Nandi to Singapore flight path pass over?
The route tracks northwest from Fiji across the Coral Sea, passing north of Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands, then over the Bismarck Sea and the northern coast of Papua New Guinea. The aircraft crosses the Banda Sea and the Indonesian archipelago — Sulawesi and the Maluku Islands may be visible below — before descending over the Java Sea and the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula into Singapore. Most of the mid-flight is open ocean or island-dotted Indonesian seas.