The right side wins on both ends of this ultra-long-haul flight: dramatic BC coastal mountains at departure and Singapore's dense urban/maritime scenery at arrival, plus glimpses of the Japanese and Philippine coastlines during the mid-Pacific transit. The left side is dominated by many hours of open, featureless ocean.
Flight Path
The great-circle track curves north over the Gulf of Alaska and past the Aleutian chain before descending southwest past the Kamchatka Peninsula and Japan's Honshu coast, then continuing over the East China Sea and Philippine archipelago toward the South China Sea and Singapore.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from YVR
RIGHTDeparting YVR to the west, the aircraft turns north-northwest to begin the great-circle track toward Asia, putting the Coast Mountains, the North Shore peaks, and Vancouver Island squarely on the right side. The left side only shows the open Strait of Georgia and Gulf Islands before turning to featureless ocean.
Landing at SIN
RIGHTArriving into Changi from the north after the long Pacific-to-South China Sea transit, the typical descent path curves the aircraft over the Johor Strait before lining up for landing, putting Singapore's skyline, Marina Bay, and the ship-choked Strait of Malacca on the right side. The left side mostly faces the flatter Malaysian coastline with less to see.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Vancouver International (YVR) to Singapore Changi (SIN)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Vancouver to Singapore. The right side wins on both ends of this ultra-long-haul flight: dramatic BC coastal mountains at departure and Singapore's dense urban/maritime scenery at arrival, plus glimpses of the Japanese and Philippine coastlines during the mid-Pacific transit. The left side is dominated by many hours of open, featureless ocean.
What can I see during takeoff from Vancouver International in Vancouver?
During takeoff from Vancouver International (YVR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing YVR to the west, the aircraft turns north-northwest to begin the great-circle track toward Asia, putting the Coast Mountains, the North Shore peaks, and Vancouver Island squarely on the right side. The left side only shows the open Strait of Georgia and Gulf Islands before turning to featureless ocean. Notable sights include: North Shore/Coast Mountains, Strait of Georgia, Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast fjords.
What can I see when landing at Singapore Changi in Singapore?
When landing at Singapore Changi (SIN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Arriving into Changi from the north after the long Pacific-to-South China Sea transit, the typical descent path curves the aircraft over the Johor Strait before lining up for landing, putting Singapore's skyline, Marina Bay, and the ship-choked Strait of Malacca on the right side. The left side mostly faces the flatter Malaysian coastline with less to see. Notable sights include: Singapore skyline and Marina Bay, Johor Strait, Strait of Malacca shipping lanes, Riau Islands offshore.
How long is the flight from Vancouver to Singapore?
The flight from Vancouver International (YVR) to Singapore Changi (SIN) takes 15h 45m.
What does the Vancouver to Singapore flight path pass over?
The great-circle track curves north over the Gulf of Alaska and past the Aleutian chain before descending southwest past the Kamchatka Peninsula and Japan's Honshu coast, then continuing over the East China Sea and Philippine archipelago toward the South China Sea and Singapore.