Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Singapore to Madras. While the right side wins at takeoff, the left side captures the Bay of Bengal for much of the cruise as the flight tracks northwest, and delivers the superior landing view over Chennai's coastline and Marina Beach. Left side edges it overall for the more visually interesting combination across the full flight.

During takeoff from Singapore Changi (SIN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Changi typically departs on runway 02L/02R heading north, so the right (east) side gives you views over the Johor Strait toward Malaysia and the South China Sea coastline. You'll see the causeway linking Singapore to Johor Bahru and the dense urban grid of eastern Singapore below. Notable sights include: Johor-Singapore Causeway, Johor Bahru city sprawl, South China Sea coastline, Singapore's eastern reservoir system.

When landing at Chennai International (MAA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Chennai International typically lands on runway 07, approaching from the west heading east. The left (north) side gives views over the city of Chennai, the Cooum and Adyar rivers cutting through the urban fabric, and the long straight Marina Beach coastline along the Bay of Bengal. Notable sights include: Marina Beach and Bay of Bengal coastline, Chennai city grid with Cooum River, Adyar River estuary, Chennai Port.

The flight from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Chennai International (MAA) takes Approximately 3 hours 30 minutes.

The flight tracks northwest over the Strait of Malacca, crossing the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula near Kuala Lumpur, then over the Andaman Sea before crossing the southern tip of India's eastern coast. The Bay of Bengal is visible to the left for much of the cruise phase. The flight passes over relatively featureless open water and low coastal plains with no significant mountain ranges en route.