About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Dubai International (DXB)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Singapore to Dubai. The right side wins at takeoff for Singapore's skyline, but the left side captures the more dramatic geography across the full flight: the Andaman Sea coastline, the Bay of Bengal edge, the Indian subcontinent's western coast, the Arabian Sea, and the best approach views into Dubai. Left side edges it overall.
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 of Singapore and the southern straits on the right side. You get a clear view of the CBD skyline, Marina Bay, and the Strait of Singapore with its dense ship traffic. Notable sights include: Marina Bay Sands and CBD skyline, Strait of Singapore with anchored tanker traffic, Sentosa Island and Keppel Harbour, Batam Island (Indonesia) across the strait.
What can I see when landing at Dubai International in Dubai?
When landing at Dubai International (DXB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Dubai International primarily uses runways 12L/30R and 12R/30L. Arrivals from the east on runway 30 approach from the southeast over the desert, putting the Dubai Creek, Deira district, and the older city on the left side. The approach also gives left-seat passengers a view of the Palm Jumeirah and the downtown skyline in the distance. Notable sights include: Dubai Creek and Deira district, Palm Jumeirah visible to the southwest, Downtown Dubai with Burj Khalifa, Dubai Frame area near the airport.
How long is the flight from Singapore to Dubai?
The flight from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Dubai International (DXB) takes Approximately 7 hours.
What does the Singapore to Dubai flight path pass over?
The route tracks northwest over the Strait of Malacca, then crosses the Andaman Sea and the southern tip of the Indian subcontinent near Sri Lanka. It continues over the Arabian Sea, passing well south of Mumbai before crossing the Indian coastline near Gujarat or Oman's coast, then descending over the Gulf of Oman and the UAE desert toward Dubai. Sri Lanka is visible as a teardrop island from the left side, and the Western Ghats of India may be visible as a distant coastal ridge.