About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Singapore Changi (SIN) to New Tokyo International (NRT)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Singapore to Tokyo. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. During the long overwater cruise through the South China Sea, East China Sea, and Philippine Sea, neither side has a dramatic advantage, but the left side picks up occasional glimpses of the Philippine archipelago and Taiwan's coastline as the route tracks northeast. Combined with the superior takeoff and landing views, left is the clear choice.
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 during an eastward departure gives you views back over Singapore city, the southern islands, and the Strait of Malacca. You'll see the dense urban grid of the CBD and Marina Bay before the aircraft turns north. Notable sights include: Marina Bay Sands and CBD skyline, Sentosa Island and Keppel Harbour, Batam Island (Indonesia) to the south, Singapore Strait shipping lanes.
What can I see when landing at New Tokyo International in Tokyo?
When landing at New Tokyo International (NRT), sit on the Left side for the best views. NRT typically lands on runways 34L/34R, approaching from the south over the Pacific coast of Chiba Prefecture. A left-side seat on final approach gives you views over Tokyo Bay, the Tokyo metropolitan area sprawl, and on clear days Mount Fuji to the west-southwest. The right side faces the Pacific Ocean. Notable sights include: Tokyo Bay and the urban sprawl of Greater Tokyo, Mount Fuji (on clear days, distant to the west-southwest), Chiba city and industrial waterfront, Tokyo Disneyland resort area near Urayasu.
How long is the flight from Singapore to Tokyo?
The flight from Singapore Changi (SIN) to New Tokyo International (NRT) takes Approximately 6 hours 30 minutes to 7 hours.
What does the Singapore to Tokyo flight path pass over?
South China Sea (broad open ocean for the first 2 hours), the Philippine archipelago visible to the left at distance as the route tracks northeast, Luzon's northern coast and the Bashi Channel between the Philippines and Taiwan, Taiwan's central mountain spine visible to the left, the East China Sea, Ryukyu Islands chain (Okinawa visible on the left), and the Pacific coast of Kyushu and Honshu on descent