The left side offers a stronger overall experience: a scenic Singapore Strait departure, better sightlines toward the Himalayan foothills and Tibetan Plateau during the Asian cruise segment, and a Montreal skyline/Mount Royal view on final approach, compared to the mostly flat Siberian taiga and open Arctic ocean visible from the right.
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Flight Path
Singapore to Montreal is 9,199 miles (14,804 km), a flight of about 17 hours 45 minutes.
Route crosses the Bay of Bengal, the eastern Himalayan foothills and Tibetan Plateau, the Taklamakan Desert and Tian Shan range, Siberian taiga near Lake Baikal, the Arctic Ocean, the Greenland ice sheet, and Baffin Island before descending over Quebec's boreal forest toward the St. Lawrence Valley.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from SIN
LEFTDeparting Changi, the initial climb typically tracks out over the Singapore Strait and the Riau Archipelago, giving left-side passengers a view of container ships, the Sentosa/Singapore skyline falling away, and the jungle-green coastline of Sumatra beyond the strait.
Landing at YUL
LEFTOn approach to Runway 24R at YUL, aircraft typically fly a downwind-to-base turn that brings the St. Lawrence River and Montreal's skyline, including Mount Royal, into view on the left side just before touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Montreal International Dorval (YUL)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Singapore to Montreal. The left side offers a stronger overall experience: a scenic Singapore Strait departure, better sightlines toward the Himalayan foothills and Tibetan Plateau during the Asian cruise segment, and a Montreal skyline/Mount Royal view on final approach, compared to the mostly flat Siberian taiga and open Arctic ocean visible from the right.
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, the initial climb typically tracks out over the Singapore Strait and the Riau Archipelago, giving left-side passengers a view of container ships, the Sentosa/Singapore skyline falling away, and the jungle-green coastline of Sumatra beyond the strait. Notable sights include: Singapore Strait shipping lanes, Sentosa Island, Riau Archipelago, Sumatra coastline.
What can I see when landing at Montreal International Dorval in Montreal?
When landing at Montreal International Dorval (YUL), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach to Runway 24R at YUL, aircraft typically fly a downwind-to-base turn that brings the St. Lawrence River and Montreal's skyline, including Mount Royal, into view on the left side just before touchdown. Notable sights include: St. Lawrence River, Montreal downtown skyline, Mount Royal, Lachine Canal.
How long is the flight from Singapore to Montreal?
The flight from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Montreal International Dorval (YUL) takes about 17 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 9,199 miles (14,804 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Singapore to Montreal flight path pass over?
Route crosses the Bay of Bengal, the eastern Himalayan foothills and Tibetan Plateau, the Taklamakan Desert and Tian Shan range, Siberian taiga near Lake Baikal, the Arctic Ocean, the Greenland ice sheet, and Baffin Island before descending over Quebec's boreal forest toward the St. Lawrence Valley.