About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Sydney Bankstown (BWU)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Singapore to Sydney. The left side delivers the more dramatic departure view over Singapore's iconic skyline and harbor, and during the cruise over the Indonesian archipelago the left side tracks closer to the Java coastline and Bali. The landing views on the right are good but relatively suburban. Left wins overall for the departure spectacle and the archipelago scenery en route.
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 typically departs on runway 02L/02R heading north, then turns southeast toward Australia. A left-side seat gives you views back over the city center, Marina Bay, and the southern islands as the aircraft banks. The distinctive skyline and reservoir system are clearly visible during the climb. Notable sights include: Marina Bay Sands and CBD skyline, Sentosa Island and the southern anchorage, MacRitchie and Peirce Reservoirs, Batam and Bintan islands (Indonesia).
What can I see when landing at Sydney Bankstown in Sydney?
When landing at Sydney Bankstown (BWU), sit on the Right side for the best views. Bankstown Airport sits southwest of Sydney CBD. Aircraft typically approach from the west or northwest on runway 11R/11L heading east. A right-side seat on approach gives views of the Georges River, the southwestern suburbs, and on clear days the Blue Mountains escarpment to the west behind you is visible during descent. The right side also captures Botany Bay and Port Hacking to the south. Notable sights include: Georges River and its tidal inlets, Botany Bay to the northeast, Western Sydney suburban grid, Blue Mountains escarpment on the western horizon.
How long is the flight from Singapore to Sydney?
The flight from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Sydney Bankstown (BWU) takes Approximately 7 to 7.5 hours.
What does the Singapore to Sydney flight path pass over?
The route crosses the Java Sea and tracks southeast over or near Borneo's southern coast, then over the Java Sea again passing north of Bali and Lombok. It then crosses the Timor Sea, the vast flat expanse of the Australian outback over the Northern Territory and Queensland, before descending over the Great Dividing Range foothills into the Sydney Basin. The Timor Sea crossing and the red-brown Australian interior are the dominant mid-flight visuals.