About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Capital (PEK)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Singapore to Beijing. The left side delivers the more dramatic takeoff experience with Singapore's iconic skyline and the strait, and during the cruise over southern China the left side faces west toward the karst highlands of Guangxi and Guizhou provinces. The right side has a slight edge on landing into Beijing, but the takeoff and mid-flight scenery tips the balance left overall.
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 northward on runway 02L/02C, putting the left side facing west over the city center and Singapore Strait. You get a clear view of the downtown skyline, Marina Bay, and the causeway to Johor Bahru as the aircraft banks north. Notable sights include: Marina Bay Sands and CBD skyline, Johor Strait and Johor Bahru causeway, Sentosa Island and the southern islands chain, Jurong Island industrial complex.
What can I see when landing at Capital in Beijing?
When landing at Capital (PEK), sit on the Right side for the best views. Capital Airport typically lands on runways 01/18 from the south, with the approach coming in from the south over the Beijing plain. The right side faces east toward the city center, giving views of the urban grid, the Fifth Ring Road, and on clear days the Forbidden City area and Tiananmen Square district. Notable sights include: Beijing urban grid and ring road system, Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square district, Ming Tombs reservoir area to the northwest on approach, Yanshan foothills visible to the northwest.
How long is the flight from Singapore to Beijing?
The flight from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Capital (PEK) takes Approximately 5 hours 30 minutes to 6 hours.
What does the Singapore to Beijing flight path pass over?
The route tracks north-northwest over the South China Sea coast near Guangzhou, then across the karst limestone plateau of Guangxi and Guizhou provinces with their distinctive tower karst terrain, then over the Yangtze River basin near Wuhan, across the North China Plain through Hebei province, and finally descending into Beijing across the flat alluvial plain with the Yanshan Mountains visible to the northwest on approach.