The right side delivers consistent scenery for most of the flight - Singapore's skyline at departure and glimpses of Java's coastline and Java Sea islands during cruise - while the left side is mostly open water except for the strong finish over Jimbaran Bay, giving the right side the edge across the full journey.
Flight Path
Java Sea crossing near Belitung Island, with the low coastline of southwest Kalimantan sometimes visible in the distance on clear days
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Takeoff from SIN
RIGHTDeparting Changi on runway 20, the initial climb puts Singapore's skyline - Marina Bay, the CBD towers, and Sentosa - on the right side, with Jurong's industrial waterfront trailing beyond. The left side only shows the smaller Riau islands and open sea toward Batam.

Landing at DPS
LEFTOn the turn to final for runway 27, the aircraft banks south over Bali's peninsula before lining up west, putting Jimbaran Bay's turquoise water and the limestone cliffs of Uluwatu on the left side. This is the most dramatic visual moment of the flight, matching the airport's noted approach views over the southern coastline.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Singapore to Denpasar. The right side delivers consistent scenery for most of the flight - Singapore's skyline at departure and glimpses of Java's coastline and Java Sea islands during cruise - while the left side is mostly open water except for the strong finish over Jimbaran Bay, giving the right side the edge across the full journey.
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. Departing Changi on runway 20, the initial climb puts Singapore's skyline - Marina Bay, the CBD towers, and Sentosa - on the right side, with Jurong's industrial waterfront trailing beyond. The left side only shows the smaller Riau islands and open sea toward Batam. Notable sights include: Marina Bay Sands and CBD skyline, Sentosa Island, Jurong Island petrochemical complex, Singapore Strait shipping lanes.
What can I see when landing at Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar?
When landing at Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the turn to final for runway 27, the aircraft banks south over Bali's peninsula before lining up west, putting Jimbaran Bay's turquoise water and the limestone cliffs of Uluwatu on the left side. This is the most dramatic visual moment of the flight, matching the airport's noted approach views over the southern coastline. Notable sights include: Jimbaran Bay, Uluwatu cliffs, Nusa Dua peninsula, Denpasar coastline.
How long is the flight from Singapore to Denpasar?
The flight from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) takes 2h 45m.
What does the Singapore to Denpasar flight path pass over?
Java Sea crossing near Belitung Island, with the low coastline of southwest Kalimantan sometimes visible in the distance on clear days