About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Siem Reap (REP) to Singapore Changi (SIN)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Siem-reap to Singapore. The left side captures the spectacular Tonle Sap Lake and Angkor complex on departure, and during the cruise over the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysian Peninsula the left side faces east with views of the Thai-Cambodian coastline. The right side wins at landing, but the departure spectacle of Tonle Sap and Angkor gives the left side the edge overall.
What can I see during takeoff from Siem Reap in Siem-reap?
During takeoff from Siem Reap (REP), sit on the Left side for the best views. Siem Reap airport typically departs on runway 05 (northeast) or 23 (southwest). On a southbound flight to Singapore, aircraft commonly depart runway 05 then turn south, putting the left side facing east toward Tonle Sap Lake. The massive lake and its flooded forest margins are unmistakable from climb-out. Notable sights include: Tonle Sap Lake (Southeast Asia's largest freshwater lake), Angkor Wat temple complex and its surrounding moat, flooded forest and stilted fishing villages along the lake's northern shore.
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. Singapore Changi typically uses runways 02/20 or 02C/20C. Arriving from the north on a southbound approach to runway 20, the right side faces west over the city center and Marina Bay. This gives a clear view of the Singapore skyline, Marina Bay Sands, and the southern islands before touchdown. Notable sights include: Marina Bay Sands and the Singapore CBD skyline, Sentosa Island and the southern islands chain, Johor Strait and the Causeway linking Singapore to Malaysia, East Coast Park and the coastline along the Strait of Singapore.
How long is the flight from Siem-reap to Singapore?
The flight from Siem Reap (REP) to Singapore Changi (SIN) takes Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours.
What does the Siem-reap to Singapore flight path pass over?
The flight tracks roughly south-southwest from Siem Reap, crossing the Cardamom Mountains of southwestern Cambodia, then the Gulf of Thailand coastline near Koh Kong. It then crosses the Gulf of Thailand itself before making landfall over the southern Thai peninsula or Malaysian state of Kelantan, passing over the densely forested Main Range of Peninsular Malaysia, and descending over Johor into Singapore.