About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Shuangliu (CTU)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Singapore to Chengdu. The left side wins overall because the Longmen Shan and Tibetan Plateau edge on approach to Chengdu is one of the most dramatic landscape transitions visible from a commercial aircraft anywhere in Asia. The takeoff right-side views of Singapore are excellent but relatively brief; the left side during the Chengdu approach delivers a sustained and spectacular mountain panorama.
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 heads southwest, putting the city skyline of Singapore and the southern harbor on the right side. You get a clear view of Marina Bay, Sentosa, and the southern islands as the aircraft banks northward. Notable sights include: Marina Bay Sands and CBD skyline, Sentosa Island and the southern anchorage, Jurong Island petrochemical complex, Strait of Malacca opening to the west.
What can I see when landing at Shuangliu in Chengdu?
When landing at Shuangliu (CTU), sit on the Left side for the best views. Chengdu Shuangliu typically lands from the east on runway 02R or 02L, meaning the approach comes in from the southeast heading northwest. The left side faces west toward the Longmen Mountains and the edge of the Tibetan Plateau, giving a dramatic view of snow-capped peaks rising abruptly from the Chengdu Plain. Notable sights include: Longmen Shan mountain range with snow-capped peaks, Chengdu urban grid spreading across the basin, Min River valley cutting through the foothills, Dujiangyan irrigation system area visible in the foothills.
How long is the flight from Singapore to Chengdu?
The flight from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Shuangliu (CTU) takes Approximately 4 hours 30 minutes.
What does the Singapore to Chengdu flight path pass over?
The route tracks north-northeast over the South China Sea, crossing the Gulf of Tonkin and the coast of Vietnam near Hanoi, then over the mountainous karst terrain of Guizhou and Yunnan provinces in southern China. The karst limestone towers of Guizhou are visible on clear days. The route then crosses into Sichuan Basin, descending over the red-basin agricultural lowlands before the dramatic encounter with the Longmen Shan front range on approach.