About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from San Francisco International (SFO) to Singapore Changi (SIN)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from San Francisco to Singapore. Left side wins both the departure over San Francisco Bay and the arrival into Singapore. During the transpacific crossing the views are largely ocean, but the left side also faces south toward the Hawaiian Islands chain as you pass that latitude, and later offers glimpses of the Philippine archipelago during descent toward Singapore.
What can I see during takeoff from San Francisco International in San Francisco?
During takeoff from San Francisco International (SFO), sit on the Left side for the best views. SFO typically departs northwest on runways 28L/28R, then turns north over the Bay. The left side gives you San Francisco city, the Bay Bridge, and the downtown skyline as you climb out over the water. Right side faces the Peninsula suburbs and is comparatively dull. Notable sights include: San Francisco downtown skyline, Bay Bridge, Alcatraz Island, Marin Headlands.
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. Singapore Changi typically lands from the east on runways 02L/02R or from the west on 20L/20R. On the common easterly approach over the Strait of Singapore, the left side faces south toward the Singapore Strait shipping lanes and Batam Island in Indonesia, while on the westerly approach the left side looks over the city center and Marina Bay. Either way, left delivers more geographic interest. Notable sights include: Marina Bay Sands and Singapore city center, Sentosa Island, Strait of Singapore shipping lanes, Batam Island (Indonesia).
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Singapore?
The flight from San Francisco International (SFO) to Singapore Changi (SIN) takes Approximately 17 to 18.5 hours depending on routing and winds.
What does the San Francisco to Singapore flight path pass over?
The great circle route arcs northwest over the Pacific, passing south of the Aleutian Islands chain, then tracking southwest over the open North Pacific. The route crosses the International Date Line roughly 6-7 hours in. It then passes south of Japan and the Korean Peninsula, over the East China Sea and the South China Sea, skirting the Philippine archipelago before descending into Singapore. The Hawaiian Islands lie well south of the typical routing and are not overflown.