About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Siem Reap (REP)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Singapore to Siem-reap. The left side delivers the Singapore city skyline on departure and the spectacular Tonle Sap Lake on approach into Siem Reap. Both are the most visually distinctive features of this route, and both fall on the left. The right side sees mostly open Gulf of Thailand water and featureless Malaysian jungle during the cruise.
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 westbound on runway 02L/20R or 02C/20C. A left-side seat on a northbound departure gives you views over the city center, Marina Bay, and the southern islands. The dense urban grid of central Singapore and the harbor with its shipping lanes are clearly visible before the aircraft turns northwest toward Malaysia. Notable sights include: Marina Bay Sands and CBD skyline, Sentosa Island and the southern anchorage, Johor Strait and the causeway to Malaysia, Batam Island (Indonesia) to the south.
What can I see when landing at Siem Reap in Siem-reap?
When landing at Siem Reap (REP), sit on the Left side for the best views. Siem Reap airport typically lands on runway 05/23. On a final approach from the south heading northeast, the left side faces northwest toward Tonle Sap Lake, the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia, which is unmistakably visible as a vast flat expanse of water. The Angkor temple complex sits just north of the city and may be glimpsed on the left side during the approach. Notable sights include: Tonle Sap Lake to the northwest, Angkor Wat and the broader Angkor archaeological zone north of the city, the flat Cambodian floodplain patchwork of rice paddies, Siem Reap town grid below.
How long is the flight from Singapore to Siem-reap?
The flight from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Siem Reap (REP) takes Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.
What does the Singapore to Siem-reap flight path pass over?
The route tracks north-northwest over the Malay Peninsula, crossing southern Thailand near Kota Bharu and the Gulf of Thailand coast, then over the flat Mekong lowlands of southern Cambodia. The Gulf of Thailand is visible during the mid-flight cruise phase. The terrain transitions from dense tropical rainforest over Malaysia to the flat alluvial plains of the Mekong basin as you approach Cambodia. No significant mountain ranges cross the direct flight path.