About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Baiyun (CAN)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Singapore to Guangzhou. The right side wins overall because the Singapore departure view of Marina Bay and the harbor is one of the most visually spectacular urban departures in Asia, and during the cruise the right side also tracks closer to the South China Sea coastline of Vietnam and southern China, offering occasional coastal and river delta views.
What can I see during takeoff from Singapore Changi in Singapore?
During takeoff from Singapore Changi (SIN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Changi typically departs westbound on runway 02L/20R or 02C/20C. A westbound departure on runway 20 means the aircraft turns northwest, putting the Singapore city skyline, Marina Bay, and the southern strait on the right side. You get a clear look at the CBD towers and the harbor before climbing out over the Strait of Malacca. Notable sights include: Marina Bay Sands and CBD skyline, Sentosa Island and the southern anchorage, Johor Strait to the north, Batam Island (Indonesia) to the south.
What can I see when landing at Baiyun in Guangzhou?
When landing at Baiyun (CAN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Guangzhou Baiyun typically lands from the south on runways oriented roughly north-south. On approach from the south heading north, the left side faces west, giving views over the Pearl River Delta waterways, Foshan, and the sprawling Guangzhou urban grid. The right side faces east toward less distinctive suburban terrain. Notable sights include: Pearl River Delta waterways and fish ponds, Guangzhou urban grid and elevated expressways, Foshan city to the southwest, Baiyun Mountain (Baiyun Shan) visible to the northeast of the airport.
How long is the flight from Singapore to Guangzhou?
The flight from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Baiyun (CAN) takes Approximately 3 hours 30 minutes.
What does the Singapore to Guangzhou flight path pass over?
The route crosses the South China Sea, passing over or near the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, then tracking northeast over open water before crossing the Vietnamese coastline near Da Nang or Hue, crossing the Annamite mountain range, and then descending over the Pearl River Delta into Guangzhou. The South China Sea dominates the middle portion of the flight with little land visible.