About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Phuket International (HKT)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Singapore to Phuket. The right side delivers the dramatic Singapore departure view over Marina Bay and the CBD, and during the cruise over the Malay Peninsula and Gulf of Thailand you get views of the western Thai coastline and islands approaching Phuket. The left side wins on landing, but the right side has the stronger overall experience for the majority of the flight.
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 on runway 02C/02L heading north, so the right side faces west over the city center and Marina Bay. You get a clear view of the Singapore CBD skyline, Marina Bay Sands, and the harbor before the aircraft turns northwest toward Malaysia. Notable sights include: Marina Bay Sands and CBD skyline, Sentosa Island and the southern harbor, Johor Strait and the causeway to Malaysia, the green spine of Bukit Timah to the northwest.
What can I see when landing at Phuket International in Phuket?
When landing at Phuket International (HKT), sit on the Left side for the best views. Phuket's runway 27 approach comes in from the east heading west, placing the left side facing south over the Andaman Sea coastline and the island's long western beaches. You get a sweeping view of Patong, Karon, and Kata beaches as the aircraft descends over the island. Notable sights include: Patong Beach and Patong Bay on the west coast, Karon and Kata beaches to the south, the Andaman Sea stretching to the horizon, the central forested ridge of Phuket island.
How long is the flight from Singapore to Phuket?
The flight from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Phuket International (HKT) takes Approximately 1 hour 40 minutes to 1 hour 50 minutes.
What does the Singapore to Phuket flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northwest over the southern Malay Peninsula, crossing Johor and the forested interior of Malaysia, then over the Gulf of Thailand near Surat Thani. The Tenasserim Hills along the Thai-Myanmar border are visible as a long north-south ridge. The final approach crosses the narrow isthmus of southern Thailand with the Gulf of Thailand to the east and the Andaman Sea to the west, both visible simultaneously from altitude.