While the right side wins at Seletar departure, the left side dominates the majority of the flight. Heading northeast from Singapore, the left side tracks the South China Sea coastline of Vietnam and later the East China Sea. The Tokyo Bay arrival on the left is one of the most dramatic urban approaches in Asia, making left the better overall seat for the full journey.
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Flight Path
Singapore to Tokyo is 3,296 miles (5,304 km), a flight of about 7 hours 15 minutes.
The route tracks northeast over the South China Sea, passing west of the Philippines. The Vietnamese coastline and the Gulf of Tonkin are visible to the left in the early-mid portion. Over the East China Sea, the Ryukyu island chain including Okinawa passes below or to the right depending on routing. The flight crosses the southern tip of Kyushu and then descends over the Pacific side of Honshu toward Tokyo Bay.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from XSP
RIGHTSeletar's runway 03 departure heads roughly northeast, putting the right side facing northwest over the Johor Strait and peninsular Malaysia. You get a clear view of the Johor Bahru waterfront and the causeway connecting Singapore to Malaysia before climbing out over the Strait of Malacca approach.
Landing at HND
LEFTHND's primary approach from the south on runway 34L/34R brings aircraft in over Tokyo Bay from the south, and the left side faces east toward the bay and the city. You get a sweeping view of Tokyo Bay, the Rainbow Bridge, and the dense urban grid of central Tokyo including the distinctive Tokyo Tower and Shinjuku skyline on the left as you descend.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Seletar (XSP) to Tokyo International (HND)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Singapore to Tokyo. While the right side wins at Seletar departure, the left side dominates the majority of the flight. Heading northeast from Singapore, the left side tracks the South China Sea coastline of Vietnam and later the East China Sea. The Tokyo Bay arrival on the left is one of the most dramatic urban approaches in Asia, making left the better overall seat for the full journey.
What can I see during takeoff from Seletar in Singapore?
During takeoff from Seletar (XSP), sit on the Right side for the best views. Seletar's runway 03 departure heads roughly northeast, putting the right side facing northwest over the Johor Strait and peninsular Malaysia. You get a clear view of the Johor Bahru waterfront and the causeway connecting Singapore to Malaysia before climbing out over the Strait of Malacca approach. Notable sights include: Johor Strait and the Woodlands Causeway, Johor Bahru city waterfront, Pulau Ubin island to the northeast, Singapore's northern reservoir system.
What can I see when landing at Tokyo International in Tokyo?
When landing at Tokyo International (HND), sit on the Left side for the best views. HND's primary approach from the south on runway 34L/34R brings aircraft in over Tokyo Bay from the south, and the left side faces east toward the bay and the city. You get a sweeping view of Tokyo Bay, the Rainbow Bridge, and the dense urban grid of central Tokyo including the distinctive Tokyo Tower and Shinjuku skyline on the left as you descend. Notable sights include: Tokyo Bay and its reclaimed waterfront, Rainbow Bridge and Odaiba, Tokyo Tower visible in the urban grid, Shinjuku skyscraper cluster on the horizon.
How long is the flight from Singapore to Tokyo?
The flight from Seletar (XSP) to Tokyo International (HND) takes about 7 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,296 miles (5,304 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Singapore to Tokyo flight path pass over?
The route tracks northeast over the South China Sea, passing west of the Philippines. The Vietnamese coastline and the Gulf of Tonkin are visible to the left in the early-mid portion. Over the East China Sea, the Ryukyu island chain including Okinawa passes below or to the right depending on routing. The flight crosses the southern tip of Kyushu and then descends over the Pacific side of Honshu toward Tokyo Bay.