The right side offers the only real terrain interest on this route — the Zhejiang coastline and Hangzhou Bay at departure, occasional distant views of Hainan Island and Vietnam's coast during cruise, and the Johor Bahru skyline on final approach. The left side is dominated by open East China Sea and South China Sea with little coastal contact.
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Flight Path
Shanghai to Singapore is 2,365 miles (3,806 km), a flight of about 5 hours 35 minutes.
Open South China Sea with Hainan Island and the Paracel Islands passing distantly to the west, followed by Vietnam's southern coast near Con Dao before the route continues toward the Natuna Islands and the Malay Peninsula.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from PVG
RIGHTPVG departures head south over Hangzhou Bay before turning southwest toward the South China Sea, and that turn puts the Zhejiang coastline, Hangzhou Bay Bridge, and the Ningbo-Zhoushan port complex on the right side. The left side mostly shows featureless open water of the East China Sea during the climb.
Landing at SIN
RIGHTArriving from the north, the aircraft lines up for a southbound landing on Changi's runway, crossing the Strait of Johor with Johor Bahru's skyline and the causeway/Second Link bridges visible on the right. The left side mostly overlooks smaller outlying islands and open sea toward Indonesia, which is less distinct.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Shanghai Pudong International (PVG) to Singapore Changi (SIN)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Shanghai to Singapore. The right side offers the only real terrain interest on this route — the Zhejiang coastline and Hangzhou Bay at departure, occasional distant views of Hainan Island and Vietnam's coast during cruise, and the Johor Bahru skyline on final approach. The left side is dominated by open East China Sea and South China Sea with little coastal contact.
What can I see during takeoff from Shanghai Pudong International in Shanghai?
During takeoff from Shanghai Pudong International (PVG), sit on the Right side for the best views. PVG departures head south over Hangzhou Bay before turning southwest toward the South China Sea, and that turn puts the Zhejiang coastline, Hangzhou Bay Bridge, and the Ningbo-Zhoushan port complex on the right side. The left side mostly shows featureless open water of the East China Sea during the climb. Notable sights include: Hangzhou Bay, Hangzhou Bay Bridge, Ningbo port, Zhoushan Islands.
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. Arriving from the north, the aircraft lines up for a southbound landing on Changi's runway, crossing the Strait of Johor with Johor Bahru's skyline and the causeway/Second Link bridges visible on the right. The left side mostly overlooks smaller outlying islands and open sea toward Indonesia, which is less distinct. Notable sights include: Johor Bahru skyline, Strait of Johor, Second Link Bridge, Tuas industrial waterfront.
How long is the flight from Shanghai to Singapore?
The flight from Shanghai Pudong International (PVG) to Singapore Changi (SIN) takes about 5 hours 35 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,365 miles (3,806 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Shanghai to Singapore flight path pass over?
Open South China Sea with Hainan Island and the Paracel Islands passing distantly to the west, followed by Vietnam's southern coast near Con Dao before the route continues toward the Natuna Islands and the Malay Peninsula.