The left side wins thanks to the scenic departure over Singapore's skyline and islands, plus glimpses of Sumatra's volcanic Barisan range and the Andaman Sea islands during the early cruise phase, while the right side spends most of the flight over featureless Bay of Bengal waters and flat approach terrain.
Flight Path
Northern tip of Sumatra with the Barisan Mountains, the Andaman Sea, and the open waters of the Bay of Bengal before the Indian coastline near Visakhapatnam
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase

Takeoff from SIN
LEFTDeparting Changi, the initial climb and turn toward the northwest put Singapore's southern skyline, the port of Singapore, and Sentosa Island on the left side, with the Indonesian islands of Batam and Bintan visible beyond the strait. It's a strong urban and coastal send-off compared to the flatter Johor side.

Landing at HYD
RIGHTOn approach into Hyderabad, the descent path over the Deccan plateau brings the city's cluster of lakes—Hussain Sagar and Osman Sagar—along with the rocky granite outcrops typical of the region into view on the right side before touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Singapore to Hyderabad. The left side wins thanks to the scenic departure over Singapore's skyline and islands, plus glimpses of Sumatra's volcanic Barisan range and the Andaman Sea islands during the early cruise phase, while the right side spends most of the flight over featureless Bay of Bengal waters and flat approach terrain.
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 initial climb and turn toward the northwest put Singapore's southern skyline, the port of Singapore, and Sentosa Island on the left side, with the Indonesian islands of Batam and Bintan visible beyond the strait. It's a strong urban and coastal send-off compared to the flatter Johor side. Notable sights include: Singapore skyline and harbor, Sentosa Island, Strait of Singapore, Batam/Bintan islands.
What can I see when landing at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad?
When landing at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Hyderabad, the descent path over the Deccan plateau brings the city's cluster of lakes—Hussain Sagar and Osman Sagar—along with the rocky granite outcrops typical of the region into view on the right side before touchdown. Notable sights include: Hussain Sagar Lake, Osman Sagar reservoir, granite boulder hills of the Deccan plateau, outskirts of Hyderabad city.
How long is the flight from Singapore to Hyderabad?
The flight from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) takes 4h 10m.
What does the Singapore to Hyderabad flight path pass over?
Northern tip of Sumatra with the Barisan Mountains, the Andaman Sea, and the open waters of the Bay of Bengal before the Indian coastline near Visakhapatnam