Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Singapore to Christchurch. While takeoff on the right offers good Strait of Johor views, the landing approach on the left provides more dramatic and geographically distinctive scenery—the Southern Alps, Banks Peninsula, and Canterbury Plains are far more visually rewarding than the urban departure from Singapore.

During takeoff from Seletar (XSP), sit on the Right side for the best views. Seletar typically departs runway 03/21. Departing northeast (runway 03) on a right-side seat gives views of the Strait of Johor and the Malaysian peninsula receding northward. Left seats see the developed urban sprawl of central Singapore, which is less geographically distinctive. Notable sights include: Strait of Johor, Johor Bahru cityscape (Malaysia), Singapore's northern urban fringe, Bukit Timah area.

When landing at Christchurch International (CHC), sit on the Left side for the best views. Christchurch approaches from the northeast typically use runway 02/20. Landing from the northeast (runway 02) on a left-side seat provides excellent views of the Canterbury Plains, the Southern Alps on the western horizon, and Banks Peninsula's distinctive geography as you descend toward the airport. Notable sights include: Southern Alps (distant western horizon), Banks Peninsula, Canterbury Plains, Lyttelton Harbour.

The flight from Seletar (XSP) to Christchurch International (CHC) takes Approximately 8.5 to 9.5 hours.

The flight path crosses the Coral Sea and Tasman Sea. Notable features include the Australian east coast (visible on departure if climbing northeastward initially), the Great Barrier Reef region (far to the west of the typical routing), and the vast open Tasman Sea for most of the journey. The flight typically passes south of Fiji and Tonga. As you approach New Zealand, the North Island's northern tip becomes visible, followed by the Cook Strait separating North and South Islands. The Southern Alps dominate the South Island's western spine and become increasingly prominent during the final descent into Christchurch.