About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Baoan (SZX)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Singapore to Shenzhen. While the right side wins at takeoff for Singapore city views, the left side provides the more sustained and dramatic scenery across the flight: the South China Sea coastline of Vietnam and southern China, the Pearl River Delta megacity sprawl on descent, and the Hong Kong area on approach. The left side overall delivers more varied and geographically interesting views across the full route.
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. A westward departure on runway 20 means the aircraft turns northward, and the right side gets views over the Singapore Strait and the southern islands like Sentosa and the container port at Tanjong Pagar. The city skyline of Marina Bay and the CBD is clearly visible to the right as you climb out. Notable sights include: Marina Bay Sands and CBD skyline, Sentosa Island, Singapore Strait shipping lanes, Jurong Island petrochemical complex.
What can I see when landing at Baoan in Shenzhen?
When landing at Baoan (SZX), sit on the Left side for the best views. Shenzhen Baoan airport sits on the western coast of Shenzhen along Pearl River Delta. Aircraft typically approach from the south or southeast on runway 15/33. On a southerly approach heading, the left side faces east toward the Shenzhen urban core, Futian CBD, and the dense Pearl River Delta cityscape. The Pearl River estuary and Hong Kong's New Territories are also visible to the left in the distance. Notable sights include: Shenzhen Futian CBD skyline, Pearl River estuary, Hong Kong New Territories hills, Lantau Island.
How long is the flight from Singapore to Shenzhen?
The flight from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Baoan (SZX) takes Approximately 3 hours 30 minutes.
What does the Singapore to Shenzhen flight path pass over?
The flight tracks north-northeast over the South China Sea, passing the eastern coast of the Malay Peninsula and southern Vietnam. Around the midpoint, the coastline of southern Vietnam near Ho Chi Minh City may be faintly visible to the left. The aircraft then crosses the southern Chinese coast near Guangdong province, with the Pearl River Delta megacity region becoming visible in the final 45 minutes of flight.