The left side captures Singapore's skyline on departure, the most visually dense and distinctive scenery of the flight, while most of the cruise is open water on both sides regardless of seat. The right side's landing-phase advantage doesn't fully offset the stronger, more reliable takeoff view on the left.
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Flight Path
Singapore to Bombay is 2,437 miles (3,922 km), a flight of about 5 hours 15 minutes.
Andaman Sea, Nicobar Islands near the flight path, broad crossing of the Bay of Bengal, entry over the Indian coastline near Andhra Pradesh followed by the Deccan Plateau
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from SIN
LEFTChangi's prevailing runway 02 departures climb out over the strait and then bank west toward India, swinging the Marina Bay skyline and the Singapore Strait shipping lanes into view on the left side. It's a brief but genuinely striking urban/maritime scene before the coastline gives way to Sumatra's jungle.
Landing at BOM
RIGHTOn the descent into Chhatrapati Shivaji International, the aircraft typically crosses the coast from the east/southeast, bringing Mumbai's dense high-rise skyline, Mumbai Harbour and Thane Creek, and the curve of the Bandra-Worli Sea Link into view on the right side before touchdown. The left side mostly shows flatter inland suburbs.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Singapore to Bombay. The left side captures Singapore's skyline on departure, the most visually dense and distinctive scenery of the flight, while most of the cruise is open water on both sides regardless of seat. The right side's landing-phase advantage doesn't fully offset the stronger, more reliable takeoff view on the left.
What can I see during takeoff from Singapore Changi in Singapore?
During takeoff from Singapore Changi (SIN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Changi's prevailing runway 02 departures climb out over the strait and then bank west toward India, swinging the Marina Bay skyline and the Singapore Strait shipping lanes into view on the left side. It's a brief but genuinely striking urban/maritime scene before the coastline gives way to Sumatra's jungle. Notable sights include: Marina Bay Sands and CBD skyline, Sentosa Island, Singapore Strait shipping lanes, Riau Archipelago haze on the horizon.
What can I see when landing at Chhatrapati Shivaji International in Bombay?
When landing at Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the descent into Chhatrapati Shivaji International, the aircraft typically crosses the coast from the east/southeast, bringing Mumbai's dense high-rise skyline, Mumbai Harbour and Thane Creek, and the curve of the Bandra-Worli Sea Link into view on the right side before touchdown. The left side mostly shows flatter inland suburbs. Notable sights include: Bandra-Worli Sea Link, South Mumbai skyline, Mumbai Harbour/Thane Creek, Arabian Sea coastline.
How long is the flight from Singapore to Bombay?
The flight from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM) takes about 5 hours 15 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 Singapore to Bombay flight path pass over?
Andaman Sea, Nicobar Islands near the flight path, broad crossing of the Bay of Bengal, entry over the Indian coastline near Andhra Pradesh followed by the Deccan Plateau