Singapore to Shenzhen is 1,612 miles (2,594 km), a flight of about 4 hours.
The left side wins on both ends: Singapore's skyline and coast at departure, and Shenzhen Bay with the Pearl River Delta cityscape on arrival. The right side is dominated by featureless open South China Sea for most of the flight.
Flight Path
South China Sea, with the route passing east of Vietnam's coastline and over open water for most of the cruise before reaching the Pearl River Delta near China's southern coast
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Takeoff from SIN
LEFTDeparting Changi northbound, the left side offers views back over Singapore's eastern coastline, the Strait of Johor, and the dense urban grid of the city before the route heads out over the South China Sea. Right side just shows open water and the Riau islands fading into haze.
Landing at SZX
LEFTOn approach into Shenzhen Bao'an from the south, the left side reveals the Pearl River Delta coastline, Shenzhen Bay, and the skyscrapers of Shenzhen and Hong Kong's New Territories in the distance. The right side mostly faces inland toward flatter industrial terrain with fewer distinct landmarks.
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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. The left side wins on both ends: Singapore's skyline and coast at departure, and Shenzhen Bay with the Pearl River Delta cityscape on arrival. The right side is dominated by featureless open South China Sea for most of the flight.
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. Departing Changi northbound, the left side offers views back over Singapore's eastern coastline, the Strait of Johor, and the dense urban grid of the city before the route heads out over the South China Sea. Right side just shows open water and the Riau islands fading into haze. Notable sights include: Singapore city skyline, Strait of Johor, Changi coastline, Johor Bahru urban area.
What can I see when landing at Baoan in Shenzhen?
When landing at Baoan (SZX), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into Shenzhen Bao'an from the south, the left side reveals the Pearl River Delta coastline, Shenzhen Bay, and the skyscrapers of Shenzhen and Hong Kong's New Territories in the distance. The right side mostly faces inland toward flatter industrial terrain with fewer distinct landmarks. Notable sights include: Shenzhen Bay, Pearl River Delta coastline, Shenzhen skyline, Hong Kong New Territories hills.
How long is the flight from Singapore to Shenzhen?
The flight from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Baoan (SZX) takes about 4 hours. The shortest flight path between them is 1,612 miles (2,594 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Singapore to Shenzhen flight path pass over?
South China Sea, with the route passing east of Vietnam's coastline and over open water for most of the cruise before reaching the Pearl River Delta near China's southern coast