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PEK → SIN
Which side of the plane to sit from Beijing Capital International Airport (Beijing) to Singapore Changi Airport (Singapore)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the dramatic Vietnamese coastline and the bustling urban landscape of Southern China, followed by a potential view of the Singapore city skyline during the descent.
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Qinling Mountains
Rugged mountain ranges of Central China shortly after leaving the Beijing region.
Guangzhou Megacity
A spectacular view of the Pearl River winding through the heart of Guangzhou's skyscrapers.
Hainan Island
The tropical shores and resorts of Sanya visible along the edge of the South China Sea.
Vietnam Coastline
Dramatic views of the Da Nang coastline and the mountainous terrain of Central Vietnam.
Singapore Skyline
Iconic views of Marina Bay Sands and the downtown financial district if landing from the north.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to catch the sunset over the Vietnamese highlands. Keep your camera ready as you approach Singapore; depending on the wind direction, this side often provides a perfect panoramic view of the downtown skyline and the Gardens by the Bay.
Book Hotels in SingaporePearl River Delta
Distant views of the massive urban sprawl of Hong Kong and Shenzhen as you fly south.
South China Sea
Vast expanses of deep blue water, occasionally dotted with remote maritime outposts.
Paracel Islands
Small coral atolls and turquoise lagoons visible in the middle of the sea crossing.
Singapore Strait
The world's busiest shipping lane filled with hundreds of cargo ships and tankers.
Riau Archipelago
The lush Indonesian islands of Batam and Bintan visible during the final descent.
Choose the left side for morning departures to keep the sun behind you and avoid glare. This side is particularly good for seeing the massive scale of the Singapore port and the surrounding Indonesian islands during the final landing sequence into Changi Airport.
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Get eSIMs for SingaporeDistance: 4,491 km (2,791 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 17 min
Departure: PEK (40.0801010131836, 116.58499908447266)
Arrival: SIN (1.35019, 103.994003)
Route Type: International
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