The right side wins because of the cruise-phase views over the Hindu Kush, Pamir, and Caucasus mountain ranges visible to the north of the flight path across Central Asia, combined with the stronger landing sequence over the Thames and Canary Wharf into London City.
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Flight Path
Singapore to London is 6,740 miles (10,847 km), a flight of about 13 hours 45 minutes.
Bay of Bengal, northern India and Pakistan, Hindu Kush and Pamir mountain ranges, Caspian Sea, Caucasus Mountains, Eastern Europe
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from SIN
LEFTAs the aircraft climbs out of Changi and banks toward the northwest heading, Singapore's skyline, the container port, and the Strait of Singapore with its scattered ships and Indonesian islands (Batam, Bintan) fall away on the left side. It's a brief but dense urban-maritime view before the route heads out over the Malacca Strait.
Landing at LCY
RIGHTOn the approach into London City, arriving from the east over the Thames Estuary, the aircraft tracks along the river before landing westbound on runway 27. The right side gets the better look at Canary Wharf's towers, the O2 Arena at North Greenwich, and the sweeping bends of the Thames as the City skyline comes into view ahead.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Singapore Changi (SIN) to City (LCY)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Singapore to London. The right side wins because of the cruise-phase views over the Hindu Kush, Pamir, and Caucasus mountain ranges visible to the north of the flight path across Central Asia, combined with the stronger landing sequence over the Thames and Canary Wharf into London City.
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. As the aircraft climbs out of Changi and banks toward the northwest heading, Singapore's skyline, the container port, and the Strait of Singapore with its scattered ships and Indonesian islands (Batam, Bintan) fall away on the left side. It's a brief but dense urban-maritime view before the route heads out over the Malacca Strait. Notable sights include: Singapore skyline and Marina Bay, Singapore container port, Strait of Singapore shipping lanes, Batam/Bintan islands.
What can I see when landing at City in London?
When landing at City (LCY), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the approach into London City, arriving from the east over the Thames Estuary, the aircraft tracks along the river before landing westbound on runway 27. The right side gets the better look at Canary Wharf's towers, the O2 Arena at North Greenwich, and the sweeping bends of the Thames as the City skyline comes into view ahead. Notable sights include: Thames Estuary, O2 Arena (North Greenwich), Canary Wharf towers, River Thames bends near Woolwich.
How long is the flight from Singapore to London?
The flight from Singapore Changi (SIN) to City (LCY) takes about 13 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 6,740 miles (10,847 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Singapore to London flight path pass over?
Bay of Bengal, northern India and Pakistan, Hindu Kush and Pamir mountain ranges, Caspian Sea, Caucasus Mountains, Eastern Europe