About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Wattay International (VTE)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Singapore to Vientiane. While the right seat wins at takeoff for the Singapore skyline, the left seat dominates the majority of the flight. Once airborne and tracking northwest, the left side faces the Gulf of Thailand coastline of peninsular Malaysia, then the Cardamom Mountains and Cambodian lowlands, and finally the Mekong River valley and Vientiane on descent. The left seat delivers more sustained geographic interest 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 westbound on runway 02L/20R or 02C/20C. A westbound departure swings the aircraft northwest, putting the Singapore city skyline, Marina Bay, and the southern islands on the right side. The right seat gets the dense urban core and the Strait of Malacca opening up beyond. Notable sights include: Marina Bay Sands and CBD skyline, Sentosa Island and the southern anchorage, Johor Strait and the causeway to Malaysia, Batam Island (Indonesia) to the south.
What can I see when landing at Wattay International in Vientiane?
When landing at Wattay International (VTE), sit on the Left side for the best views. Wattay International typically lands on runway 13/31. A runway 13 approach from the northwest puts the Mekong River and Vientiane city on the left side as the aircraft descends. The left seat gets the broad Mekong bend and the Thai bank opposite Vientiane clearly visible. Notable sights include: Mekong River and its wide bend at Vientiane, Vientiane city grid and Patuxai monument area, Thai bank of the Mekong (Nong Khai, Thailand), flat Khorat Plateau stretching south into Thailand.
How long is the flight from Singapore to Vientiane?
The flight from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Wattay International (VTE) takes Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes.
What does the Singapore to Vientiane flight path pass over?
The route tracks northwest over peninsular Malaysia, crossing the Main Range (Titiwangsa Mountains) visible as a spine of jungle-covered peaks running north-south. Over the Gulf of Thailand the coastline of southern Thailand is visible. The flight then crosses the Cardamom Mountains and the Dangrek Range escarpment marking the Thai-Cambodian border. The Khorat Plateau of northeast Thailand — flat, dry, and patchworked with rice fields — fills the view for the final 200 miles before the Mekong River appears at Vientiane.