About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Langkawi International (LGK)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Singapore to Pulau. While the right side wins at takeoff, the left side dominates the majority of the flight. Once airborne and tracking northwest up the Malay Peninsula, the left side looks out over the western coast of Malaysia and the Strait of Malacca, with views of Peninsular Malaysia's Main Range mountains in the distance and the Andaman Sea opening up as you approach Langkawi. The left side also delivers the superior landing approach view over the archipelago.
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. Departing Changi on runway 02L/02C heading north, the right side gives you views over the Strait of Johor and southern Johor Bahru across the water. You'll see the dense urban sprawl of Singapore's northeastern coast and the causeway linking Singapore to Malaysia. Notable sights include: Strait of Johor, Johor Bahru waterfront, Singapore northeastern coastline, Pulau Ubin island.
What can I see when landing at Langkawi International in Pulau?
When landing at Langkawi International (LGK), sit on the Left side for the best views. Langkawi typically lands on runway 22, approaching from the northeast over the Andaman Sea. The left side gives you the best view of Langkawi's mountainous interior, including Gunung Raya, and the surrounding island archipelago scattered across turquoise shallow water. Notable sights include: Gunung Raya (881m, Langkawi's highest peak), Langkawi archipelago islands, Andaman Sea, Telaga Harbour area.
How long is the flight from Singapore to Pulau?
The flight from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Langkawi International (LGK) takes Approximately 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 25 minutes.
What does the Singapore to Pulau flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northwest over the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, crossing Johor and then over the Strait of Malacca. The Titiwangsa Range (Main Range) of Peninsular Malaysia runs parallel to the route on the right side at distance. The left side opens up over the Strait of Malacca with views toward Sumatra on clear days. As the flight approaches Kedah state, the flat rice paddies of the Kedah plain become visible before the Langkawi archipelago emerges from the Andaman Sea.