About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Yangon International (RGN)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Singapore to Yangon. The right side wins overall because the Singapore departure view is genuinely spectacular — the full CBD skyline, Marina Bay, and the busy Strait of Singapore all at once during climb-out. The Yangon landing on the left is rewarding but the city is smaller and the approach view less dramatic. Right side also tracks the Malay Peninsula and Andaman Sea coastline during the cruise portion.
What can I see during takeoff from Singapore Changi in Singapore?
During takeoff from Singapore Changi (SIN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Changi typically departs westward on runway 02L/20R or 02C/20C, and a westbound departure puts the city of Singapore and the southern harbor on the right side. You get a clear view of the CBD skyline, Marina Bay, and the Strait of Singapore as the aircraft banks northwest toward Malaysia. Notable sights include: Marina Bay Sands and CBD skyline, Strait of Singapore with shipping traffic, Sentosa Island and Keppel Harbor, Johor Strait and southern Malaysia coastline.
What can I see when landing at Yangon International in Yangon?
When landing at Yangon International (RGN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Yangon International typically lands from the south on runway 21, meaning the aircraft approaches from the south-southeast. The left side gives you the Irrawaddy Delta's river channels and the Yangon River as you descend, plus the city of Yangon itself including the golden dome of Shwedagon Pagoda glinting in the light. Notable sights include: Shwedagon Pagoda golden stupa, Yangon River and its broad bends, Irrawaddy Delta river channels, Inya Lake north of the city center.
How long is the flight from Singapore to Yangon?
The flight from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Yangon International (RGN) takes Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes.
What does the Singapore to Yangon flight path pass over?
The route crosses the southern Malay Peninsula over Peninsular Malaysia, passing over the Tenasserim Hills (a narrow north-south range along the Thai-Myanmar border reaching around 5,000-6,000 ft), the Gulf of Martaban on the right side as the aircraft descends toward Myanmar, and the broad flat Irrawaddy Delta lowlands on final approach. The Andaman Sea is visible to the right during the cruise phase over the Thai-Myanmar border region.