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BKI → JHB
Which side of the plane to sit from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (Kota Kinabalu) to Senai International Airport (Johor Bahru)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior perspective of the Borneo coastline during departure and provides a fantastic opportunity to see the Singapore skyline and the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula during the descent into Johor Bahru.
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Sabah South Coast
Views of the beautiful turquoise waters and coral reefs along the coast of Sabah shortly after departing BKI.
Singapore Skyline
On clear days during the approach to JHB, you can often see the distant skyscrapers and Marina Bay Sands to the south.
Singapore Strait
A bird's-eye view of one of the world's busiest shipping lanes, filled with hundreds of cargo ships and tankers.
Gunung Pulai
The prominent rainforest-covered mountain in Johor marks the final stage of the descent.
Choose an early morning flight to avoid the afternoon tropical haze and thunderstorms common over the South China Sea. Sit behind the wing for unobstructed views of the Singapore-Johor border. During sunset flights, this side avoids the direct glare of the sun.
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Tunku Abdul Rahman Park
Aerial views of Gaya and Sapi islands located just off the coast of Kota Kinabalu immediately after takeoff.
South China Sea
A vast expanse of deep blue water, perfect for spotting localized weather patterns and massive cloud formations.
Riau Archipelago
Distant views of Indonesian islands like Batam and Bintan as the plane maneuvers toward the Malaysian mainland.
Johor River Estuary
The winding, snake-like patterns of the Johor River as it meets the sea near the Desaru coast.
The right side is ideal for sunset lovers on afternoon flights, as the sun sets over the horizon of the South China Sea. Keep an eye out for offshore oil platforms in the waters between Borneo and Peninsular Malaysia, which look like small sparks of light at night.
Book Hotels in Johor BahruDistance: 1,454 km (903 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 56 min
Departure: BKI (5.9372100830078125, 116.0510025024414)
Arrival: JHB (1.6413099999999998, 103.669998)
Route Type: Domestic
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