About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Nadi International (NAN)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Singapore to Nandi. The left side wins overall due to the spectacular Singapore departure views of Marina Bay and the city skyline, which are among the most photogenic urban departures in Asia. The mid-flight and landing views are broadly comparable between sides over open Pacific, but the takeoff experience on the left is the highlight of this route.
What can I see during takeoff from Singapore Changi in Singapore?
During takeoff from Singapore Changi (SIN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Changi typically departs eastward on runway 02L/20R or 02C/20C. A left-side seat on an eastbound departure gives you the Singapore city skyline, Marina Bay, and the southern islands before the aircraft turns northeast over the South China Sea. The right side faces largely industrial Jurong and open water with less visual interest. Notable sights include: Marina Bay Sands and CBD skyline, Sentosa Island and the southern anchorage with dozens of cargo ships, Batam Island (Indonesia) to the south, Singapore Strait shipping lanes.
What can I see when landing at Nadi International in Nandi?
When landing at Nadi International (NAN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Nadi International typically lands on runway 02 from the south, or runway 20 from the north depending on winds. On the common runway 02 approach from the south, the right side faces the Nausori Highlands and the Sabeto mountain range inland, while the left side looks out over the open Nadi Bay and Coral Coast. The rugged volcanic interior on the right is far more dramatic than open ocean. Notable sights include: Sabeto mountain range and its volcanic peaks, Nadi Bay and the reef-fringed coastline, the Mamanuca Islands visible offshore to the northwest, sugarcane fields of the Nadi River delta.
How long is the flight from Singapore to Nandi?
The flight from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Nadi International (NAN) takes Approximately 9 to 10 hours.
What does the Singapore to Nandi flight path pass over?
The route tracks northeast from Singapore across the South China Sea, passing north of Borneo and the Philippines, then crosses the vast open Pacific. Notable features include the Indonesian archipelago visible in the early climb, the Philippine island chain if routing takes you near Mindanao, and then hours of open Pacific Ocean with occasional low coral atolls of Micronesia and Melanesia. The International Date Line is crossed roughly two-thirds through the flight. Vanuatu's island chain may be visible to the south on some routing variations before descending toward Fiji.