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Flight time4h 35m
Distance2,268
Heading027° → 031°

Singapore to Hangzhou is 2,268 miles (3,650 km), a flight of about 4 hours 35 minutes.

Best side
Left
★ 3.0 left·★ 1.5 right

The left side offers the only real scenic variety on this route — a glimpse of Singapore's skyline at departure and the Qiantang River delta and Hangzhou cityscape at arrival — while the right side faces mostly featureless open sea for the bulk of the flight.

Takeoff · SINLEFTSingapore CBD skyline, Marina Bay, Johor Strait
Landing · HGHLEFTQiantang River mouth, Hangzhou Bay tidal flats, Hangzhou city outskirts

Flight Path

Flight path overview

South China Sea, Vietnam's central coastline near Da Nang, Hainan Island, Taiwan Strait approaches

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Singapore (left side) — Singapore CBD skyline, Marina Bay, Johor Strait, Straits of Malacca approaches

Takeoff from SIN

LEFT

Departing Changi on the northeast-monsoon runway (02), the climb-out banks the aircraft toward the west, giving a brief but clear view of Singapore's CBD skyline and the Johor Strait before the route settles onto its northward track over the South China Sea.

Singapore CBD skylineMarina BayJohor StraitStraits of Malacca approaches
Aerial window seat view during landing at Hangzhou (left side) — Qiantang River mouth, Hangzhou Bay tidal flats, Hangzhou city outskirts, West Lake area in the distance

Landing at HGH

LEFT

On approach into Hangzhou, the descent path crosses Hangzhou Bay and the wide, muddy mouth of the Qiantang River before the final turn, putting the river delta and the fringes of Hangzhou's cityscape on the left side of the aircraft.

Qiantang River mouthHangzhou Bay tidal flatsHangzhou city outskirtsWest Lake area in the distance

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Xiaoshan (HGH)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Singapore to Hangzhou. The left side offers the only real scenic variety on this route — a glimpse of Singapore's skyline at departure and the Qiantang River delta and Hangzhou cityscape at arrival — while the right side faces mostly featureless open sea for the bulk of the flight.

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 on the northeast-monsoon runway (02), the climb-out banks the aircraft toward the west, giving a brief but clear view of Singapore's CBD skyline and the Johor Strait before the route settles onto its northward track over the South China Sea. Notable sights include: Singapore CBD skyline, Marina Bay, Johor Strait, Straits of Malacca approaches.

What can I see when landing at Xiaoshan in Hangzhou?

When landing at Xiaoshan (HGH), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into Hangzhou, the descent path crosses Hangzhou Bay and the wide, muddy mouth of the Qiantang River before the final turn, putting the river delta and the fringes of Hangzhou's cityscape on the left side of the aircraft. Notable sights include: Qiantang River mouth, Hangzhou Bay tidal flats, Hangzhou city outskirts, West Lake area in the distance.

How long is the flight from Singapore to Hangzhou?

The flight from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Xiaoshan (HGH) takes about 4 hours 35 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,268 miles (3,650 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Singapore to Hangzhou flight path pass over?

South China Sea, Vietnam's central coastline near Da Nang, Hainan Island, Taiwan Strait approaches