LHR to SIN: which side of the plane should you sit on?
London (LHR) to Singapore (SIN) is a 10,883 km (6,762 mi), roughly 13h 18m eastbound flight. Here is where the sun sits along that path, computed with the same astronomy as our live calculator.
On most daytime LHR to SIN departures the sun favors the right side — sit on the left (an A seat) for shade.
Sun side by season and departure time
| Season | Morning (8 am) | Midday (1 pm) | Evening (6 pm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Right | Both | Left |
| June solstice | Right | Both | Left |
| September equinox | Right | Right | Left |
| December solstice | Right | Both | Both |
What you’ll see on this flight
The right side gives you the strongest views, but it is also the sunny side. If you want the clearest outlook, choose right. If you want less glare, choose left.
Sit on the right for the best views. That side also gets the sun, so you trade scenery for glare. The left side is the shade side, and later in the day it gets the softer light.
Takeoff
On climb-out, the right side is the one to watch, depending on the runway in use. London comes close and nearly under you, then Portsmouth and Brighton and Hove sit out to that side too.
En route
- 9m inRight →Strait of Dover
About 10 minutes in, the Strait of Dover sits to the right. It is a quick coastal glance, not a long look.
- 24m inRight →Antwerp
A little after 20 minutes in, Antwerp is on the right. It reads as a large city patch below, with the approach to it coming from a distance.
- 28m in← LeftAmsterdam
A few minutes later, Amsterdam is off the left side. It is one of the few clear left-side moments on this route.
- 56m inRight →Brocken
Around an hour in, Brocken and the Harz are on the right. The range is broad, and Brocken stands out as the highest point there.
- 7h 23m in← LeftNanga Parbat
About seven and a quarter hours in, Nanga Parbat is on the left. It is far off, but it is one of the route’s biggest mountain names.
- 12h 22m in← LeftMalay Peninsula
Near the end of the flight, the Malay Peninsula stays on the left. It gives you a long coastal edge before Singapore.
Landing
On descent, the right side keeps the best view, depending on the runway in use. Singapore, Cape Piai, the Singapore Strait, and Marina Bay all fall that way, with Sentosa appearing right at the end.
Sides and timings are computed from this route’s geometry. What you actually see depends on weather, air-traffic routing, and the runway in use on the day.
Frequently asked
Which side of the plane avoids the sun from LHR to SIN?
Across typical daytime departures, the sun predominantly hits the right side of the aircraft, so the left side stays shadier. Seat letters start at the left window, so choose an A seat.
Which side has the sunset views on LHR to SIN flights?
For sunset views, flip the advice: on evening departures the sun sits on the left side of this route, so that is the side with the show.
How long is the flight from LHR to SIN?
The great-circle distance is 10,883 km (6,762 mi), which works out to roughly 13h 18m in the air on this eastbound routing. Winds and routing move the real block time around that estimate.
Does the date or departure time change the answer?
Yes — that is why the table shows both. The sun's path shifts with the season, and a morning departure can put the glare on the opposite side compared to an evening one. For a specific flight, the calculator samples the sun along the whole route for your exact date and time.
Which side should I sit on from LHR to SIN?
Sit on the right for the best views. That is the views side on this route, even though it is also the sunny side.
Will the left side get better shade on this flight?
Yes. The left side is the shade side, and later departures also put the softer light on the left.