About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Singapore to Paris. The right side wins overall. The Singapore departure on the right delivers a spectacular and rare view of one of the world's most dramatic city-and-harbor combinations. The CDG landing view from the left is excellent but Paris is partially obscured by haze and distance on many days. The Singapore departure is more reliably spectacular and unique.
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 puts the city of Singapore and the southern islands on the right side. You get a clear view of the downtown skyline, Marina Bay, and the Strait of Singapore with its dense ship traffic. Notable sights include: Marina Bay Sands and CBD skyline, Sentosa Island and the southern anchorage with hundreds of vessels, Batam Island (Indonesia) across the strait, Riau Archipelago stretching south.
What can I see when landing at Charles De Gaulle in Paris?
When landing at Charles De Gaulle (CDG), sit on the Left side for the best views. CDG typically lands from the west or northwest on runways 26L/26R or 27L/27R, meaning the approach track comes in from the east over the Paris basin. A left-side seat on this approach gives you a view south toward central Paris — you can clearly see the Seine river bends, the Eiffel Tower, and the dense Haussmann grid of the city before touchdown. Notable sights include: Seine river and its distinctive meanders through Paris, Eiffel Tower visible as a small but recognizable spire, La Défense business district tower cluster west of the city, Bois de Boulogne as a large rectangular green patch.
How long is the flight from Singapore to Paris?
The flight from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG) takes Approximately 13 to 14 hours.
What does the Singapore to Paris flight path pass over?
The route tracks northwest from Singapore over the Malay Peninsula and Bay of Bengal, then across the Indian subcontinent over Bangladesh, northeastern India, and the Ganges plain. It continues over Pakistan and Afghanistan, crossing the Hindu Kush and into Central Asia over Turkmenistan and the Caspian Sea region. The route then passes over the Caucasus or Black Sea depending on routing, crosses Turkey or southeastern Europe, and descends over central Europe into France. The Himalayas may be distantly visible to the northeast during the India overfly depending on exact routing and visibility.