About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Tribhuvan International (KTM)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Singapore to Kathmandu. The left side wins overall because the Himalayan approach into Kathmandu is one of the most dramatic landings in the world, and the left side delivers the best view of the high peaks. During the flight itself, the left side also tracks closer to the Bay of Bengal coastline over Bangladesh and the Ganges plain, offering more geographic interest than the open ocean on the right.
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 roughly north, so the right (east) side gives you views over the Strait of Singapore and the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula. You'll see the dense shipping traffic in the strait and the Indonesian Riau Islands in the distance. Notable sights include: Strait of Singapore shipping lanes, Batam Island (Indonesia), southern Johor coastline, Singapore's eastern reservoir system.
What can I see when landing at Tribhuvan International in Kathmandu?
When landing at Tribhuvan International (KTM), sit on the Left side for the best views. Tribhuvan International typically lands on runway 02 heading north, meaning the aircraft approaches from the south over the Kathmandu Valley. The left (west) side gives you the best view of the Himalayan high peaks including the Langtang range and, on clear days, Ganesh Himal, as well as the Kathmandu Valley floor spreading out below. Notable sights include: Langtang Himal range, Ganesh Himal massif, Kathmandu Valley urban sprawl, Bagmati River corridor.
How long is the flight from Singapore to Kathmandu?
The flight from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Tribhuvan International (KTM) takes Approximately 4 hours 30 minutes.
What does the Singapore to Kathmandu flight path pass over?
The flight crosses the Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal, then tracks over the flat Ganges-Brahmaputra delta in Bangladesh — one of the largest river deltas on Earth, visible as a vast network of braided channels and green agricultural land. The route then crosses the Bihar and Uttar Pradesh plains of northern India before the terrain rises sharply into the Siwalik Hills and the Himalayan foothills approaching Nepal.