The left side bookends the marathon flight with two strong scenic moments—Singapore's harbor skyline on departure and Manhattan's skyline on the Hudson River approach—while also facing the more geographically varied side of the cruise track through South and Central Asia and over Greenland's ice sheet.
Flight Path
The route crosses the Bay of Bengal and the Indian subcontinent near the Himalayan foothills, continues over the mountains of Afghanistan and the Caspian Sea region, tracks across Eastern Europe and Scandinavia to avoid Russian airspace, then crosses Greenland's ice sheet and the Davis Strait before reaching the Labrador coast and descending over the northeastern United States.
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Takeoff from SIN
LEFTDeparting Changi, the aircraft climbs out over the Singapore Strait before curving toward the northwest. On the left side, passengers get a sweeping view of the Marina Bay skyline, the port's dense shipping lanes, and Sentosa Island before the city gives way to the Malacca Strait.
Landing at EWR
LEFTOn the Expressway Visual approach to Newark's runway 22, aircraft frequently track south along the Hudson River before turning onto final. Left-side passengers get a close, low-altitude view of the Manhattan skyline and harbor before touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Newark Liberty International (EWR)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Singapore to Newark. The left side bookends the marathon flight with two strong scenic moments—Singapore's harbor skyline on departure and Manhattan's skyline on the Hudson River approach—while also facing the more geographically varied side of the cruise track through South and Central Asia and over Greenland's ice sheet.
What can I see during takeoff from Singapore Changi in Singapore?
During takeoff from Singapore Changi (SIN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Changi, the aircraft climbs out over the Singapore Strait before curving toward the northwest. On the left side, passengers get a sweeping view of the Marina Bay skyline, the port's dense shipping lanes, and Sentosa Island before the city gives way to the Malacca Strait. Notable sights include: Marina Bay Sands and CBD skyline, Singapore Strait shipping lanes, Sentosa Island, Jurong Island refineries.
What can I see when landing at Newark Liberty International in Newark?
When landing at Newark Liberty International (EWR), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the Expressway Visual approach to Newark's runway 22, aircraft frequently track south along the Hudson River before turning onto final. Left-side passengers get a close, low-altitude view of the Manhattan skyline and harbor before touchdown. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline (One World Trade Center, Empire State Building), Hudson River, Statue of Liberty, Lower Manhattan/Battery Park.
How long is the flight from Singapore to Newark?
The flight from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Newark Liberty International (EWR) takes 18h 15m.
What does the Singapore to Newark flight path pass over?
The route crosses the Bay of Bengal and the Indian subcontinent near the Himalayan foothills, continues over the mountains of Afghanistan and the Caspian Sea region, tracks across Eastern Europe and Scandinavia to avoid Russian airspace, then crosses Greenland's ice sheet and the Davis Strait before reaching the Labrador coast and descending over the northeastern United States.