About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Taichung (TXG)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Singapore to Chung. The right side delivers the more dramatic payoff at landing with Taiwan's Central Mountain Range, which is genuinely spectacular on approach to Taichung. The takeoff views from the left are good but Singapore's skyline is brief. Over the full flight, the right side also picks up the South China Sea and Philippine Sea coastlines during 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 on runway 02L/02R heading north, or 20L/20R heading south. On a northbound departure toward Taiwan, the left (west) side gives you views over central Singapore, the CBD skyline, and the Strait of Malacca. The right side faces east toward open sea almost immediately. Notable sights include: Singapore CBD skyline and Marina Bay, Jurong Island petrochemical complex, Strait of Malacca, Riau Islands (Indonesia).
What can I see when landing at Taichung in Chung?
When landing at Taichung (TXG), sit on the Right side for the best views. Taichung Ching Chuang Kang Airport (RWY 36) typically receives aircraft from the south on a northbound approach, or uses runway 18 heading south. Approaching from the south over Taiwan, the right (east) side faces the Central Mountain Range — Taiwan's dramatic spine of peaks including Xueshan and the Zhongyang range — while the left side looks west over the flat Taichung Basin and Taiwan Strait. Notable sights include: Central Mountain Range (Zhongyang Shanmai), Xueshan (Snow Mountain, 3,886m), Taichung urban basin, Sun Moon Lake area in the foothills.
How long is the flight from Singapore to Chung?
The flight from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Taichung (TXG) takes Approximately 4 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Singapore to Chung flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northeast over the South China Sea, passing east of the Philippines' Luzon island. Visible features during cruise include the scattered islands and reefs of the South China Sea, the coastline of Luzon if routing takes you close, and the Bashi Channel between the Philippines and Taiwan's southern tip (Orchid Island and Green Island may be visible on descent). The Philippine Sea dominates the eastern view during the mid-flight portion.