While takeoff offers better views on the right, the landing approach on the left provides more dramatic and sustained geography—the Thames River valley is a distinctive feature. The flight path crosses the North Atlantic with limited visible landmarks at cruise altitude, so the landing experience outweighs the takeoff advantage.
Flight Path
North Atlantic Ocean (featureless at cruise altitude except occasional icebergs near Greenland in season), Greenland's ice sheet (visible as white expanse if flying over it), Canadian Arctic islands and Hudson Bay region, Great Lakes (Superior and Michigan visible on approach to North America)
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from XSP
RIGHTSeletar typically departs runway 03/21. A right-side seat on a northbound departure (runway 03) gives views of the Strait of Johor and Malaysian peninsula as you climb. Left seats see built-up Singapore and less distinctive geography.
Landing at YXU
LEFTLondon, Ontario approaches from the south typically use runway 09/27. A left-side seat on a westbound approach (runway 27) provides views of the Thames River valley and the city's geographic setting within southwestern Ontario. Right seats see less distinctive terrain.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Seletar (XSP) to London (YXU)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Singapore to London. While takeoff offers better views on the right, the landing approach on the left provides more dramatic and sustained geography—the Thames River valley is a distinctive feature. The flight path crosses the North Atlantic with limited visible landmarks at cruise altitude, so the landing experience outweighs the takeoff advantage.
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 typically departs runway 03/21. A right-side seat on a northbound departure (runway 03) gives views of the Strait of Johor and Malaysian peninsula as you climb. Left seats see built-up Singapore and less distinctive geography. Notable sights include: Strait of Johor, Johor Bahru cityscape (Malaysia), Bukit Timah area, Singapore Changi industrial zone to the southeast.
What can I see when landing at London in London?
When landing at London (YXU), sit on the Left side for the best views. London, Ontario approaches from the south typically use runway 09/27. A left-side seat on a westbound approach (runway 27) provides views of the Thames River valley and the city's geographic setting within southwestern Ontario. Right seats see less distinctive terrain. Notable sights include: Thames River and its valley, Lake Ontario (distant to the east), Southwestern Ontario agricultural plains, London city center and downtown core.
How long is the flight from Singapore to London?
The flight from Seletar (XSP) to London (YXU) takes Approximately 16-17 hours (including typical routing via Anchorage or Gander).
What does the Singapore to London flight path pass over?
North Atlantic Ocean (featureless at cruise altitude except occasional icebergs near Greenland in season), Greenland's ice sheet (visible as white expanse if flying over it), Canadian Arctic islands and Hudson Bay region, Great Lakes (Superior and Michigan visible on approach to North America)