About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Gatwick (LGW)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Singapore to London. The right side captures the spectacular Singapore departure over the city and Marina Bay, which is one of the most photogenic urban departures in Asia. The landing views on the left are pleasant but relatively modest English countryside. The right side wins overall for the takeoff spectacle alone, and also picks up views of the Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal coastlines during the early cruise phase heading northwest.
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 westbound on runway 02L/20R or 02C/20C. A westbound departure on runway 20 gives the right side views over the city centre, Marina Bay, and the southern islands. The left side faces east toward open sea and Batam Island. Notable sights include: Marina Bay Sands and CBD skyline, Sentosa Island and resort, Southern Islands chain, Johor Strait to the north.
What can I see when landing at Gatwick in London?
When landing at Gatwick (LGW), sit on the Left side for the best views. Gatwick predominantly uses runway 08R/26L. On the common westerly approach to runway 26L, aircraft track in from the east over Surrey and Sussex. The left side faces south, giving views over the South Downs and the English Channel coast near Brighton, while the right side looks north toward Greater London. Notable sights include: South Downs ridge and escarpment, Brighton and the English Channel coastline, Crawley town below the final approach, Surrey Hills to the north visible from right side.
How long is the flight from Singapore to London?
The flight from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Gatwick (LGW) takes Approximately 13 to 14 hours.
What does the Singapore to London flight path pass over?
The route tracks northwest over the Malay Peninsula and Andaman Sea, then across the Bay of Bengal, over Bangladesh and northeast India, across the Indo-Gangetic Plain and the Himalayas visible to the north, then over Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, the Caspian Sea, Turkey, the Balkans, and central Europe before descending into southern England. The Himalayas are visible as a distant white wall to the right side during the India overflight. The Caspian Sea is a notable large inland body of water visible mid-route.