The left side captures Perth's coastal departure and the Singapore Strait/Marina Bay arrival, the two most visually distinct segments of an otherwise ocean-dominated route. The right side spends most of the flight over featureless open water with little compensating scenery at either end.
Flight Path
Extended crossing of the eastern Indian Ocean, passing within sight of Christmas Island's forested plateau before the route curves toward Sumatra and the Strait of Malacca approach into Singapore
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Takeoff from PER
LEFTDeparting Perth, the aircraft climbs out over the Swan River mouth and coastal suburbs before turning onto its northbound track, giving left-side passengers a clear view of Fremantle Harbour and Rottnest Island offshore. The right side mostly shows Perth's flat eastern suburbs and the Darling Range foothills fading into haze.
Landing at SIN
LEFTOn the common northeast-monsoon approach into Changi, the aircraft tracks up from the south over the Singapore Strait, giving left-side passengers a view of Sentosa Island, container ships queued in the strait, and the Marina Bay skyline before the final turn onto the runway. The right side faces mostly open sea and Changi's industrial eastern edge.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Perth International (PER) to Singapore Changi (SIN)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Perth to Singapore. The left side captures Perth's coastal departure and the Singapore Strait/Marina Bay arrival, the two most visually distinct segments of an otherwise ocean-dominated route. The right side spends most of the flight over featureless open water with little compensating scenery at either end.
What can I see during takeoff from Perth International in Perth?
During takeoff from Perth International (PER), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Perth, the aircraft climbs out over the Swan River mouth and coastal suburbs before turning onto its northbound track, giving left-side passengers a clear view of Fremantle Harbour and Rottnest Island offshore. The right side mostly shows Perth's flat eastern suburbs and the Darling Range foothills fading into haze. Notable sights include: Swan River mouth, Fremantle Port, Rottnest Island, Perth CBD skyline.
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. On the common northeast-monsoon approach into Changi, the aircraft tracks up from the south over the Singapore Strait, giving left-side passengers a view of Sentosa Island, container ships queued in the strait, and the Marina Bay skyline before the final turn onto the runway. The right side faces mostly open sea and Changi's industrial eastern edge. Notable sights include: Sentosa Island, Singapore Strait shipping lanes, Marina Bay skyline, Southern Islands.
How long is the flight from Perth to Singapore?
The flight from Perth International (PER) to Singapore Changi (SIN) takes 5h 00m.
What does the Perth to Singapore flight path pass over?
Extended crossing of the eastern Indian Ocean, passing within sight of Christmas Island's forested plateau before the route curves toward Sumatra and the Strait of Malacca approach into Singapore