Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Singapore to Cebu. While takeoff favors the right, the landing approach and the majority of the flight path over the Visayan Sea and approach to Cebu's mountainous interior make left-side seats the better overall choice for this route.

During takeoff from Seletar (XSP), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side offers views of the Strait of Malacca and the Malaysian peninsula as the aircraft climbs northwestward. You'll see the shipping lanes and coastal features of Peninsular Malaysia receding beneath you. Notable sights include: Strait of Malacca, Peninsular Malaysia coastline, Johor Bahru urban area, Singapore's northern islands.

When landing at Cotabato (CEB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side provides views of Cebu Island's interior and the Visayan Sea as you approach Mactan Cebu International Airport. You'll see the mountainous spine of Cebu and the surrounding islands of the Visayan archipelago. Notable sights include: Cebu Island's central mountain range, Mactan Island, Visayan Sea, Bohol Strait.

The flight from Seletar (XSP) to Cotabato (CEB) takes Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the South China Sea heading northeast, passing over open water with occasional visibility of small islands in the Sulu Archipelago and the northern approaches to the Visayan Sea. The Palawan island group may be visible to the northwest at cruise altitude on clear days. As you approach the Philippines, the Visayan islands become increasingly prominent, with Panay Island visible to the west and Negros Island to the south before the final descent toward Cebu.