Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Singapore to Surabaya. Left side wins both ends of the flight. During the cruise over the Java Sea and Java itself, the left side also faces south toward the volcanic spine of Java, giving occasional views of peaks like Gunung Semeru and Gunung Bromo on clear days as you approach East Java.

During takeoff from Singapore Changi (SIN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Changi typically departs westward on runway 02L/20R or eastward on 02C/20C. On a westbound departure climbing out over Singapore, the left side gives you the city skyline, Marina Bay, and the southern islands. The right side faces east toward open sea and Batam. Notable sights include: Marina Bay Sands and CBD skyline, Sentosa Island and Keppel Harbour, Southern Islands chain (St John's, Lazarus), Johor Strait to the north.

When landing at Juanda (SUB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Juanda Airport sits south of Surabaya city. Aircraft typically approach from the north or east on runway 10/28. On approach from the east heading west, the left side faces north toward Surabaya city, the Madura Strait, and Madura Island across the water. The right side faces south toward flat agricultural land. Notable sights include: Surabaya city and port of Tanjung Perak, Madura Strait, Madura Island, Mount Penanggungan visible to the southwest on clear days.

The flight from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Juanda (SUB) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.

The flight crosses the southern tip of Borneo (Kalimantan) or the Java Sea depending on routing. Most common routing takes you southeast over the Karimata Strait, across the Java Sea, then over the north coast of Java near Semarang before descending into Surabaya. The volcanic peaks of Central and East Java — including Gunung Merapi, Gunung Semeru, and the Bromo-Tengger massif — are visible on the left side during descent in clear conditions.