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KMG → SIN
Which side of the plane to sit from Kunming Changshui International Airport (Kunming) to Singapore Changi Airport (Singapore)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a more consistent view of the diverse Southeast Asian landmass, including the Mekong River, the Thai coastline, and a better angle of the Singapore skyline during common approach patterns.
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Dianchi Lake
A stunning view of Yunnan's largest freshwater lake located just south of Kunming airport.
Mekong River
Watch the winding 'Mother of Waters' as it snakes through the borders of China, Myanmar, and Laos.
Gulf of Thailand
Panoramic views of the turquoise coastline and islands near the Isthmus of Kra.
Titiwangsa Mountains
The lush, green central mountain range of the Malay Peninsula stretching toward the horizon.
Singapore Skyline
Usually offers a breathtaking view of the Marina Bay Sands and the CBD during the 'Standard Terminal Arrival' from the north.
The right side is the 'money side' for this route. Request a window seat here to see the Mekong River and the Malay Peninsula. For evening flights, you will be treated to a spectacular sunset over the Gulf of Thailand. When approaching Singapore from the north (Runway 20), the right side provides the most iconic view of the city's financial district and skyscrapers.
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Kunming Cityscape
Bird's-eye view of the 'City of Eternal Spring' and its rapid urban expansion immediately after takeoff.
Annamite Range
Dramatic views of the rugged mountain chain that forms the border between Laos and Vietnam.
South China Sea
The transition from the Indochina Peninsula to the deep blue expanse of the sea as the plane heads south.
Singapore Strait
One of the world's busiest shipping lanes, filled with hundreds of cargo ships and tankers near arrival.
Pulau Tekong
View of Singapore's largest outlying island and its military training areas during the final descent.
The left side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and enjoy the soft light hitting the Vietnamese coast. During the landing at SIN, this side often sees the massive container ships anchored in the eastern anchorage. Note that weather over the South China Sea can often be cloudy during the monsoon seasons from November to March.
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Get eSIMs for SingaporeDistance: 2,644 km (1,643 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 32 min
Departure: KMG (25.101944399999997, 102.9291667)
Arrival: SIN (1.35019, 103.994003)
Route Type: International
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