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SIN → JNB
Which side of the plane to sit from Singapore Changi Airport (Singapore) to OR Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer vast ocean views, the Right Side is superior for the arrival phase into South Africa, providing front-row seats to the spectacular sunrise over the Indian Ocean and a clearer perspective of the Highveld landscape during the descent into Johannesburg.
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Sumatra Coastline
Observe the rugged coastline and the volcanic Barisan Mountains of Sumatra shortly after departing Singapore.
Indian Ocean Sunrise
Witness a breathtaking sunrise over the ocean horizon approximately 2 hours before landing in Johannesburg.
Mpumalanga Lowveld
As the flight crosses into South Africa, view the vast bushveld terrain that borders the world-famous Kruger National Park.
Johannesburg Highveld
The final descent offers views of the yellow mine dumps and the sprawling urban landscape of the Witwatersrand gold reef.
The right side is ideal for the early morning arrival (approx. 06:00 AM); you will see the sun rising behind the plane, illuminating the African landscape with warm, golden light without the harsh glare directly in your window. Use a window seat behind the wing to capture the flaps deploying over the Gauteng suburbs.
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Singapore Strait
View one of the world's busiest shipping lanes filled with cargo ships and the Riau Islands of Indonesia immediately after takeoff.
Southern Indian Ocean
A long stretch of deep blue water, often featuring dramatic cloud formations and weather fronts typical of the Southern Hemisphere.
Drakensberg Escarpment
On a southerly approach, catch glimpses of the northern reaches of the dramatic Great Escarpment as you enter South African airspace.
KwaZulu-Natal Hinterland
The landscape transitions from the coastal plains to the rolling green hills and plateaus of the South African interior.
Sit toward the back of the cabin to avoid the wing obstructing your view of the South African coastline. Note that for the common overnight SQ478 flight, the left side will face the moon for much of the journey, offering a serene 'silver sea' effect on the water below.
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Get eSIMs for South AfricaDistance: 8,656 km (5,379 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 10 hrs 11 min
Departure: SIN (1.35019, 103.994003)
Arrival: JNB (-26.1392, 28.246)
Route Type: International
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