Singapore to Kimhae is 2,834 miles (4,561 km), a flight of about 6 hours.
The right side misses the best of the Singapore departure but wins decisively on landing with Busan's dramatic mountain-ringed urban landscape and port. During the cruise over the South China Sea and East China Sea, the right side also picks up more coastal views of the Philippine Sea and the Korean peninsula's southern coastline on descent.
Flight Path
The route tracks northeast over the South China Sea, passing east of Vietnam and the Gulf of Tonkin, then over the southern coast of China near Guangdong and Fujian provinces, crossing the Taiwan Strait or skirting east of Taiwan, then over the East China Sea before descending toward the Korean Strait and Busan. At cruise altitude, the Taiwan Strait and scattered islands of the Ryukyu chain may be faintly visible on clear days.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from SIN
LEFTChangi typically departs northward on runway 02L/02R, so the left (west) side gives you views over the city center, Marina Bay, and the southern islands. The right side faces the South China Sea and Changi's eastern coastline, which is less dramatic.
Landing at PUS
RIGHTGimhae Airport sits on the western edge of Busan, and aircraft typically land from the south or southeast on runway 36L/36R heading north. The right (east) side gives views over Busan's urban core, the port, and the mountains surrounding the city. The left side faces the Nakdong River estuary and flatter agricultural land.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Gimhae International (PUS)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Singapore to Kimhae. The right side misses the best of the Singapore departure but wins decisively on landing with Busan's dramatic mountain-ringed urban landscape and port. During the cruise over the South China Sea and East China Sea, the right side also picks up more coastal views of the Philippine Sea and the Korean peninsula's southern coastline on descent.
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/02R, so the left (west) side gives you views over the city center, Marina Bay, and the southern islands. The right side faces the South China Sea and Changi's eastern coastline, which is less dramatic. Notable sights include: Marina Bay Sands and CBD skyline, Sentosa Island and the southern islands chain, Johor Strait and the causeway to Malaysia, Jurong Island industrial complex.
What can I see when landing at Gimhae International in Kimhae?
When landing at Gimhae International (PUS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Gimhae Airport sits on the western edge of Busan, and aircraft typically land from the south or southeast on runway 36L/36R heading north. The right (east) side gives views over Busan's urban core, the port, and the mountains surrounding the city. The left side faces the Nakdong River estuary and flatter agricultural land. Notable sights include: Busan Port and container terminals, Nakdong River delta and estuary, Geumjeong Mountain range northeast of the city, Busan urban sprawl between mountain ridges.
How long is the flight from Singapore to Kimhae?
The flight from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Gimhae International (PUS) takes about 6 hours. The shortest flight path between them is 2,834 miles (4,561 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Singapore to Kimhae flight path pass over?
The route tracks northeast over the South China Sea, passing east of Vietnam and the Gulf of Tonkin, then over the southern coast of China near Guangdong and Fujian provinces, crossing the Taiwan Strait or skirting east of Taiwan, then over the East China Sea before descending toward the Korean Strait and Busan. At cruise altitude, the Taiwan Strait and scattered islands of the Ryukyu chain may be faintly visible on clear days.