About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Vancouver International (YVR) to Singapore Changi (SIN)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Vancouver to Singapore. Left side wins both ends of the flight. During the long overwater cruise across the North Pacific and South China Sea there is little to differentiate sides, but the departure views of coastal BC and the arrival views of Singapore's harbor and skyline both favor the left.
What can I see during takeoff from Vancouver International in Vancouver?
During takeoff from Vancouver International (YVR), sit on the Left side for the best views. YVR typically departs westbound on runway 26L/26R, then turns north and east. Left side seats face south toward the Fraser River delta, the city of Richmond, and the North Shore mountains including the Garibaldi massif. The right side gets open ocean and flat delta farmland. Notable sights include: Fraser River delta channels, Richmond city grid, Coast Mountains (Garibaldi range), Burrard Inlet.
What can I see when landing at Singapore Changi in Singapore?
When landing at Singapore Changi (SIN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Changi typically lands on runways 02L/02R or 20L/20R. On the common southbound approach (runway 20), left side seats face east toward the Strait of Singapore, Batam Island, and the Indonesian Riau archipelago. On the northbound approach (runway 02), left side faces the city-state's downtown skyline, Marina Bay, and the southern coast. Either way, left delivers the more interesting geography. Notable sights include: Marina Bay Sands and CBD skyline, Strait of Singapore, Batam Island (Indonesia), Changi Beach coastline.
How long is the flight from Vancouver to Singapore?
The flight from Vancouver International (YVR) to Singapore Changi (SIN) takes Approximately 13.5 to 15 hours depending on routing and winds.
What does the Vancouver to Singapore flight path pass over?
The great circle route arcs northwest over the Aleutian Islands chain and the Bering Sea, then tracks southwest across the North Pacific, passing south of the Kamchatka Peninsula and the Kuril Islands, over the Japanese archipelago (Hokkaido and Honshu visible on clear days), across the East China Sea, over the South China Sea, and down the Malay Peninsula before descending into Singapore. The Japanese coastline crossing is typically the most visually interesting mid-flight feature.