Seeing Singapore from a planeup to 9 ★

About 6 million people on an island nation of under 300 square miles. Look for Marina Bay Sands' three towers joined by a ship-shaped roof, and the strait crowded with anchored ships waiting on one of the busiest ports in the world.

3 of our routes pass it. Singapore · rated 9 of 10

The easy pick

Kuala Lumpur to Singapore: sit on the left, on the way down.

Which side, by route

RouteSideWhen
Kuala Lumpur to SingaporeLefton the way down
Malé to SingaporeLefton the way down
Perth to SingaporeLefton the way down

From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day. Where the best seat for the whole flight is on the other side, you'd trade this sight for more elsewhere.

Questions

Which side of the plane do you see Singapore from?

It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (3 of 3). The table lists each route's side.

When can you see Singapore from a plane?

Near the airport, on the climb or on the way down, and mid-flight on longer routes: see the table for each route.

Can you see Singapore at night?

Yes, by its lights. The app scores lit places at night by how bright they are.

Do clouds matter?

Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.

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