The right side captures the Perth skyline on departure and the Singapore skyline plus strait shipping lanes on arrival, while the left side spends most of the flight over featureless open ocean.
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Flight Path
Perth to Singapore is 2,437 miles (3,922 km), a flight of about 5 hours 5 minutes.
Open Indian Ocean, with the flight path passing east of Christmas Island and skirting the southern coast of Java before threading through the Riau Islands toward Singapore
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from PER
RIGHTDeparting PER northbound, the Perth CBD skyline, Swan River, and Fremantle harbor area sit on the right (east) side as the aircraft climbs out, while the left shows only the flat coastal plain and open Indian Ocean.
Landing at XSP
RIGHTOn approach into XSP from the south, the aircraft typically tracks over the Riau Islands and the Singapore Strait before turning onto final, giving right-side passengers views of the Singapore skyline, container ports, and Johor Strait, while the left side mostly faces open water and Malaysia's flatter coastline.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Perth International (PER) to Seletar (XSP)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Perth to Singapore. The right side captures the Perth skyline on departure and the Singapore skyline plus strait shipping lanes on arrival, while the left side spends most of the flight over featureless open ocean.
What can I see during takeoff from Perth International in Perth?
During takeoff from Perth International (PER), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing PER northbound, the Perth CBD skyline, Swan River, and Fremantle harbor area sit on the right (east) side as the aircraft climbs out, while the left shows only the flat coastal plain and open Indian Ocean. Notable sights include: Perth CBD skyline, Swan River, Fremantle port, Rottnest Island (distant).
What can I see when landing at Seletar in Singapore?
When landing at Seletar (XSP), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into XSP from the south, the aircraft typically tracks over the Riau Islands and the Singapore Strait before turning onto final, giving right-side passengers views of the Singapore skyline, container ports, and Johor Strait, while the left side mostly faces open water and Malaysia's flatter coastline. Notable sights include: Singapore Strait shipping lanes, Marina Bay skyline, Sentosa Island, Johor Strait.
How long is the flight from Perth to Singapore?
The flight from Perth International (PER) to Seletar (XSP) takes about 5 hours 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,437 miles (3,922 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Perth to Singapore flight path pass over?
Open Indian Ocean, with the flight path passing east of Christmas Island and skirting the southern coast of Java before threading through the Riau Islands toward Singapore