About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from London (YXU) to Seletar (XSP)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Singapore. While takeoff offers Lake Ontario views, the landing approach into Singapore provides more dramatic and visually distinctive geography—the Strait of Malacca, multiple islands, and active shipping traffic create a more compelling window experience. Left-side seats capture this better during descent.
What can I see during takeoff from London in London?
During takeoff from London (YXU), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of Lake Ontario and the Greater Toronto Area as the aircraft climbs northwest from London, Ontario. The lake's shoreline and urban sprawl provide clear visual reference points during the initial climb phase. Notable sights include: Lake Ontario, Toronto metropolitan area, Niagara Escarpment, Canadian Shield forests.
What can I see when landing at Seletar in Singapore?
When landing at Seletar (XSP), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide views of the Strait of Malacca and the Malay Peninsula's western coastline during descent into Seletar. The narrow strait between Malaysia and Sumatra, along with Singapore's island geography, creates distinctive visual landmarks during final approach. Notable sights include: Strait of Malacca, Johor Strait, Malay Peninsula coastline, Singapore island and harbor.
How long is the flight from London to Singapore?
The flight from London (YXU) to Seletar (XSP) takes 15h 20m.
What does the London to Singapore flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the North Atlantic toward Europe, then continues southeast over the Mediterranean, Middle East (Persian Gulf region), Arabian Sea, and Indian Ocean. Notable features include the Atlas Mountains visible from northern Africa, the Suez Canal region, the Zagros Mountains of Iran, and the Indian subcontinent's western coastline before crossing toward Southeast Asia. The route typically passes over or near the Red Sea, the Arabian Peninsula, and the western Indian Ocean.