While the takeoff favors the left side with Singapore's coastline, the long overwater cruise and the scenic Ise Bay/Mount Fuji approach make the right side more consistently rewarding across the whole flight, especially since much of the route is otherwise open ocean.
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Flight Path
Singapore to Nagoya is 3,134 miles (5,044 km), a flight of about 5 hours 45 minutes.
South China Sea, Luzon Strait near Taiwan, Philippine Sea, East China Sea
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from XSP
LEFTDeparting Seletar on runway 03, the initial climb and right turn toward the northeast puts Singapore's northern coastline, the Johor Strait, and Johor Bahru's skyline on the left side of the aircraft. The right side mostly shows open water toward the Changi area with less to look at.
Landing at NGO
RIGHTOn the approach into Centrair from the south, descending over the Philippine Sea and into Ise Bay, the right side of the aircraft faces east toward the Izu Peninsula and, on a clear day, the distant silhouette of Mount Fuji, along with the rugged Pacific coastline. The left side mainly shows industrial Nagoya port and flatter Chita Peninsula terrain, which is less dramatic.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Seletar (XSP) to Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Singapore to Nagoya. While the takeoff favors the left side with Singapore's coastline, the long overwater cruise and the scenic Ise Bay/Mount Fuji approach make the right side more consistently rewarding across the whole flight, especially since much of the route is otherwise open ocean.
What can I see during takeoff from Seletar in Singapore?
During takeoff from Seletar (XSP), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Seletar on runway 03, the initial climb and right turn toward the northeast puts Singapore's northern coastline, the Johor Strait, and Johor Bahru's skyline on the left side of the aircraft. The right side mostly shows open water toward the Changi area with less to look at. Notable sights include: Johor Strait, Johor Bahru skyline, Singapore's northern coastline, Seletar reservoir.
What can I see when landing at Chubu Centrair International Airport in Nagoya?
When landing at Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the approach into Centrair from the south, descending over the Philippine Sea and into Ise Bay, the right side of the aircraft faces east toward the Izu Peninsula and, on a clear day, the distant silhouette of Mount Fuji, along with the rugged Pacific coastline. The left side mainly shows industrial Nagoya port and flatter Chita Peninsula terrain, which is less dramatic. Notable sights include: Mount Fuji (distant), Izu Peninsula, Pacific coastline, Ise Bay.
How long is the flight from Singapore to Nagoya?
The flight from Seletar (XSP) to Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) takes about 5 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,134 miles (5,044 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Singapore to Nagoya flight path pass over?
South China Sea, Luzon Strait near Taiwan, Philippine Sea, East China Sea