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BTU → KCH
Which side of the plane to sit from Bintulu Airport (Bintulu) to Kuching International Airport (Kuching)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point of the Sarawak coastline, river estuaries, and the iconic Mount Santubong during the final approach into Kuching.
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South China Sea
Uninterrupted views of the turquoise sea and distant offshore oil and gas platforms.
Coastal Estuaries
Dramatic views of the Batang Lupar and Batang Sadong river mouths as they empty into the sea.
Mount Santubong
The legendary peak rising sharply from the sea, visible as the aircraft maneuvers for landing.
Bako National Park
The jagged sandstone cliffs and secluded coves of Sarawak's oldest national park.
Kuching City
Views of the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly building and the city sprawl depending on the landing runway.
The right side is generally superior for scenic photography. During the descent into KCH, you often pass right by Mount Santubong. Afternoon flights offer stunning sunsets over the South China Sea. Choose a seat away from the wing to fully capture the dramatic coastline and river bends.
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Rajang River Delta
The complex network of waterways forming the delta of Malaysia's longest river near Sibu.
Sarawak Interior
Vast stretches of dense tropical rainforest and rolling green hills extending toward the Indonesian border.
Sibu Skyline
A distant view of Sibu town, known as the Swan City, situated at the confluence of the Rajang and Igan rivers.
Peat Swamp Formations
Unique dark-water ecosystems and agricultural patterns visible in the lowland areas of the central region.
Sit on the left if you want to see the inland geography and the massive scale of the river systems. Morning flights are preferred to avoid the glare from the afternoon sun which typically sets to the west/right. Look for the massive silt trails where rivers meet the sea.
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Get eSIMs for MalaysiaDistance: 348 km (216 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 35 min
Departure: BTU (3.1238501071900004, 113.019996643)
Arrival: KCH (1.4846999645233154, 110.34700012207033)
Route Type: Domestic
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