About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from New Tokyo International (NRT) to Singapore Changi (SIN)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Tokyo to Singapore. While left side wins at takeoff for Tokyo Bay views, the right side dominates the majority of the flight. Heading southwest, the right side faces northwest and captures the South China Sea coastlines, the Vietnamese coast, the Gulf of Thailand approaches, and the Malay Peninsula as you descend. The right side also delivers the better landing approach views over the Singapore Strait.
What can I see during takeoff from New Tokyo International in Tokyo?
During takeoff from New Tokyo International (NRT), sit on the Left side for the best views. NRT typically departs southward on runways 16L/16R, meaning a left-side seat faces east toward the Pacific coast of Chiba Prefecture and Tokyo Bay. You get a clear view of the bay's broad expanse and the urban sprawl of greater Tokyo receding to the northwest. Notable sights include: Tokyo Bay, Chiba city waterfront, the Boso Peninsula coastline, Tokyo's urban grid visible to the northwest.
What can I see when landing at Singapore Changi in Singapore?
When landing at Singapore Changi (SIN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Changi typically lands on runways 02L/02R or 20L/20R. On the common northward approach to runway 02, a right-side seat faces east toward the Strait of Singapore and the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, giving views of the busy shipping lanes and Changi's coastal geography. On the southward approach to runway 20, right side still captures the Singapore Strait and Riau Islands. Notable sights include: Singapore Strait shipping lanes, Riau Islands archipelago to the south, Johor Bahru and the causeway to the north, Changi's reclaimed land and terminal complex.
How long is the flight from Tokyo to Singapore?
The flight from New Tokyo International (NRT) to Singapore Changi (SIN) takes Approximately 6 hours 30 minutes to 7 hours.
What does the Tokyo to Singapore flight path pass over?
The route tracks southwest over the East China Sea, passing west of Okinawa and the Ryukyu Islands chain, then crosses the South China Sea. The Vietnamese coastline and the Mekong Delta region are visible to the right on the right-side seat. The flight then crosses the Gulf of Thailand or the southern tip of the Indochina Peninsula depending on routing, before descending over the South China Sea toward the Malay Peninsula and Singapore.