Singapore to Patras is 5,757 miles (9,265 km), a flight of about 13 hours 30 minutes.
While takeoff favors the right side for Singapore views, the landing approach over the Peloponnese and Gulf of Corinth on the left side offers more dramatic and sustained scenery. The left side captures the most visually distinctive portion of the flight path.
Flight Path
The flight path crosses the Arabian Sea, the Arabian Peninsula (Oman and Saudi Arabia), the Red Sea, the Suez Canal, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Balkans. Notable midpoint features include the Strait of Hormuz (right side), the Red Sea's narrow passage (right side), the Suez Canal and Nile Delta (right side), and the Mediterranean coastlines of Egypt, Libya, and southern Europe. The Taurus Mountains in southern Turkey and the Balkans appear on the left side during the European approach phase.
Great circle distance and headings ›
Phase by phase
Takeoff from SIN
RIGHTRight side offers views of Singapore's urban sprawl, the Strait of Malacca, and the Malaysian peninsula as the aircraft climbs northwestward. Left side faces the South China Sea with fewer distinctive landmarks during initial climb.
Landing at GPA
LEFTLeft side provides views of the Peloponnese peninsula, the Gulf of Corinth, and the Pindus Mountains as the aircraft descends toward Araxos. Right side faces the Ionian Sea with less dramatic terrain during approach.
Landmarks on this routeAll landmarks →
Will your flight be in sunlight?
Pick a date and time in the Sun Map to watch the sun move across your whole flight.
About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Araxos (GPA)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Singapore to Patras. While takeoff favors the right side for Singapore views, the landing approach over the Peloponnese and Gulf of Corinth on the left side offers more dramatic and sustained scenery. The left side captures the most visually distinctive portion of the flight path.
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. Right side offers views of Singapore's urban sprawl, the Strait of Malacca, and the Malaysian peninsula as the aircraft climbs northwestward. Left side faces the South China Sea with fewer distinctive landmarks during initial climb. Notable sights include: Singapore city center and port facilities, Strait of Malacca, Peninsular Malaysia coastline, Sumatra (distant, on horizon).
What can I see when landing at Araxos in Patras?
When landing at Araxos (GPA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side provides views of the Peloponnese peninsula, the Gulf of Corinth, and the Pindus Mountains as the aircraft descends toward Araxos. Right side faces the Ionian Sea with less dramatic terrain during approach. Notable sights include: Gulf of Corinth, Pindus Mountains, Peloponnese peninsula, Patras city and harbor.
How long is the flight from Singapore to Patras?
The flight from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Araxos (GPA) takes about 13 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 5,757 miles (9,265 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Singapore to Patras flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Arabian Sea, the Arabian Peninsula (Oman and Saudi Arabia), the Red Sea, the Suez Canal, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Balkans. Notable midpoint features include the Strait of Hormuz (right side), the Red Sea's narrow passage (right side), the Suez Canal and Nile Delta (right side), and the Mediterranean coastlines of Egypt, Libya, and southern Europe. The Taurus Mountains in southern Turkey and the Balkans appear on the left side during the European approach phase.