About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Heathrow (LHR)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Singapore to London. The left side wins overall because while the right side has the better Singapore departure view, the left side delivers consistently better scenery across the long middle section of the flight — the Bay of Bengal coastline, the Indian subcontinent crossing, the Persian Gulf, and the European Alps — plus the superior Heathrow arrival view over Windsor and the Thames.
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 03/21, and a right-side seat gives you the view back over the city centre, Marina Bay, and the southern islands as the aircraft banks northwest. The iconic skyline with Marina Bay Sands and the CBD towers is clearly visible before you climb out over the Strait of Malacca. Notable sights include: Marina Bay Sands and CBD skyline, Sentosa Island and the southern anchorage, Batam and Bintan islands (Indonesia), Strait of Malacca opening to the northwest.
What can I see when landing at Heathrow in London?
When landing at Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Heathrow predominantly lands eastbound on runways 27L/27R, meaning the approach comes in from the west over Windsor and the Thames Valley. A left-side seat on this approach gives you Windsor Castle, the Thames bends through central London, and the City and Canary Wharf skylines as you descend through 3,000-5,000 feet. Notable sights include: Windsor Castle and Windsor Great Park, Thames River bends through west London, City of London and Canary Wharf towers on the horizon, Richmond Park.
How long is the flight from Singapore to London?
The flight from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Heathrow (LHR) takes Approximately 13 to 14 hours.
What does the Singapore to London flight path pass over?
The route tracks northwest from Singapore across the Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal, crossing the Indian subcontinent over Chennai and central India, then over Pakistan and Afghanistan. It crosses Iran and the Caspian Sea region, then Turkey or the Black Sea depending on routing, before crossing the Balkans and the Alps into western Europe. Left-side passengers may see the Himalayas as a distant white wall to the north over India, the Persian Gulf coastline, and the snow-covered Alps during the European descent.