The right side wins narrowly thanks to better departure views of Singapore's waterfront and islands, and a stronger arrival sequence showing Lake Ontario and the Toronto skyline, while cruise scenery over Siberia, the Arctic, and Greenland is largely symmetrical and cloud-obscured for both sides.
Flown SIN to YYZ? Did we get it right?
Flight Path
Singapore to Toronto is 9,318 miles (14,995 km), a flight of about 15 hours 30 minutes.
The great-circle route crosses the Tibetan Plateau's northern fringe, the Gobi Desert, Siberian taiga, the Arctic Ocean ice pack, and the southern Greenland ice sheet before descending over Baffin Island and Hudson Bay into eastern Canada.
Great circle distance and headings ›
Phase by phase
Takeoff from SIN
RIGHTDeparting Changi northbound, the right side offers glimpses of the South China Sea and the Riau Archipelago islands off Indonesia, plus a brief look back at Singapore's harbor and skyline during the initial turn. The left side mostly shows flat Johor and the Malacca Strait haze.
Landing at YYZ
RIGHTArriving into Pearson from the northeast over Lake Ontario, the typical approach to runway 24 puts Toronto's downtown skyline and waterfront on the right side of the aircraft as it banks south of the city before turning west onto final. The left side mainly shows suburban Mississauga rooftops.
Will your flight be in sunlight?
Pick a date and time in the Sun Map to watch the sun move across your whole flight.
About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Singapore to Toronto. The right side wins narrowly thanks to better departure views of Singapore's waterfront and islands, and a stronger arrival sequence showing Lake Ontario and the Toronto skyline, while cruise scenery over Siberia, the Arctic, and Greenland is largely symmetrical and cloud-obscured for both sides.
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. Departing Changi northbound, the right side offers glimpses of the South China Sea and the Riau Archipelago islands off Indonesia, plus a brief look back at Singapore's harbor and skyline during the initial turn. The left side mostly shows flat Johor and the Malacca Strait haze. Notable sights include: Singapore city skyline, Singapore Strait shipping lanes, Riau Archipelago (Indonesia), South China Sea.
What can I see when landing at Lester B Pearson International in Toronto?
When landing at Lester B Pearson International (YYZ), sit on the Right side for the best views. Arriving into Pearson from the northeast over Lake Ontario, the typical approach to runway 24 puts Toronto's downtown skyline and waterfront on the right side of the aircraft as it banks south of the city before turning west onto final. The left side mainly shows suburban Mississauga rooftops. Notable sights include: Lake Ontario shoreline, Toronto skyline and CN Tower, Toronto Islands, Humber Bay waterfront.
How long is the flight from Singapore to Toronto?
The flight from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) takes about 15 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 9,318 miles (14,995 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Singapore to Toronto flight path pass over?
The great-circle route crosses the Tibetan Plateau's northern fringe, the Gobi Desert, Siberian taiga, the Arctic Ocean ice pack, and the southern Greenland ice sheet before descending over Baffin Island and Hudson Bay into eastern Canada.