About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Pochentong International (PNH)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Singapore to Phnom-penh. The landing approach on the right side delivers the most geographically dramatic and unique view — the Mekong-Tonle Sap confluence and Phnom Penh riverfront are genuinely striking from the air. The takeoff left side is good but Singapore's skyline is a familiar sight for many travelers on 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 westward on runway 02L/20R or 02C/20C. A westbound departure climbing out gives the left side a clear view over Singapore's downtown skyline, Marina Bay, and the southern islands. The right side faces east toward open sea. Notable sights include: Marina Bay Sands and CBD skyline, Sentosa Island and the Southern Islands chain, Johor Strait and southern Malaysia coastline, Singapore Strait shipping lanes.
What can I see when landing at Pochentong International in Phnom-penh?
When landing at Pochentong International (PNH), sit on the Right side for the best views. Pochentong typically lands on runway 05/23. An approach from the southeast on runway 23 brings the aircraft in from the east, putting the right side over the Mekong and Tonle Sap river confluence and central Phnom Penh. The left side faces south toward flat agricultural plains. Notable sights include: Mekong and Tonle Sap river confluence (Chaktomuk), Phnom Penh city center and Royal Palace district, Bassac River branching south, Tonle Sap Lake visible as a broad water body to the northwest on clear days.
How long is the flight from Singapore to Phnom-penh?
The flight from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Pochentong International (PNH) takes Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours.
What does the Singapore to Phnom-penh flight path pass over?
The flight tracks roughly north-northeast from Singapore across the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula over Johor, then crosses the Gulf of Thailand's western edge. Over southern Thailand and Cambodia the terrain is flat coastal lowlands and the Cardamom Mountains appear to the west as a low ridge. The Mekong Delta's outermost channels may be visible approaching Cambodia. The flight is largely over flat terrain and shallow coastal waters with no dramatic mountain crossings.