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BOM → KUL
Which side of the plane to sit from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (Mumbai) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (Kuala Lumpur)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is generally preferred for this route as it offers a superior view of the Indian eastern coastline, the scenic entry into the Malay Peninsula near Penang, and the highest probability of seeing the Kuala Lumpur skyline during the descent.
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Chennai Metropolis
A clear view of the sprawling urban landscape and Marina Beach as the flight exits the Indian mainland over the east coast.
Bay of Bengal
The transition from the shallow, turquoise coastal waters of India to the deep indigo of the open ocean.
Penang Island
Excellent views of George Town and the two lengthy bridges connecting the island to mainland Malaysia.
Strait of Malacca
One of the world's busiest shipping lanes, where dozens of cargo ships and tankers appear as tiny dots on the water.
Kuala Lumpur Skyline
On many approach patterns into KUL, the left side offers a glimpse of the Petronas Twin Towers and the Merdeka 118 spire.
Opt for a seat ahead of the wing to ensure unobstructed views of the Malaysian coastline. For daytime flights, the lighting on the left side is usually more favorable for photography as it avoids the direct southern sun. Keep an eye out about 45 minutes before landing for the first sighting of the Thai and Malaysian islands.
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Western Ghats
Spectacular, lush green mountain ranges and deep valleys visible shortly after takeoff from Mumbai.
Deccan Plateau
The geometric patterns of central India's agricultural heartland and various irrigation reservoirs.
Andaman Sea
A vast expanse of tropical waters that often features dramatic cumulus cloud formations.
Sumatran Horizon
On very clear days, the distant northern tip of the Indonesian island of Sumatra can be seen across the Malacca Strait.
Selangor Coastline
Views of the extensive palm oil plantations and the muddy deltas characteristic of the Malaysian west coast.
The right side is essential if you want to see the Western Ghats during the first 20 minutes of flight. On late afternoon departures, this side provides a front-row seat to the sunset over the Andaman Sea. However, be prepared for some glare during midday flights.
Book Hotels in Kuala LumpurDistance: 3,624 km (2,252 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 16 min
Departure: BOM (19.0886993408, 72.8678970337)
Arrival: KUL (2.7455799579619997, 101.70999908446998)
Route Type: International
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