About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Melbourne Essendon (MEB)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Singapore to Melbourne. The left side wins overall because the Melbourne arrival on the left offers the more dramatic and sustained urban and coastal scenery. The right side at Singapore is excellent but brief. Over the long cruise, the left side also tracks the western coast of Australia during descent into southern latitudes, offering occasional glimpses of the Great Australian Bight coastline.
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 on runway 02L/02R heading north, then aircraft turn southwest toward Australia. The right side gives views over the Singapore Strait, Sentosa Island, and the dense urban core of Singapore city as the aircraft banks left over the southern coast. Notable sights include: Marina Bay Sands and CBD skyline, Sentosa Island and resort area, Singapore Strait shipping lanes, Batam Island (Indonesia) to the south.
What can I see when landing at Melbourne Essendon in Melbourne?
When landing at Melbourne Essendon (MEB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Essendon Airport typically uses runway 26 for westerly approaches, meaning the aircraft arrives from the east over Melbourne's northern suburbs. The left side faces south, giving views over the Melbourne CBD, Port Phillip Bay, and the Yarra River corridor as the aircraft descends. Notable sights include: Melbourne CBD and Docklands, Port Phillip Bay, Yarra River corridor, Tullamarine Freeway below.
How long is the flight from Singapore to Melbourne?
The flight from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Melbourne Essendon (MEB) takes Approximately 8 to 9 hours.
What does the Singapore to Melbourne flight path pass over?
The route crosses the Java Sea and passes over or near the Indonesian archipelago including Java and Bali in the first hour. It then crosses the Timor Sea and enters Australian airspace over the Northern Territory. The long mid-section crosses the largely featureless red interior of Australia — the Simpson Desert and South Australian outback — before descending toward Victoria. The Great Australian Bight coastline may be visible to the right side during the southern portion of the cruise.