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CCU → KUL
Which side of the plane to sit from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (Kolkata) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (Kuala Lumpur)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side (Port) is generally superior for this route as it offers closer perspectives of the Sundarbans mangroves at departure and the stunning islands of the Andaman Sea and Malaysian coast during the descent.
Sundarbans Delta
Aerial views of the world's largest mangrove forest and its labyrinth of tidal rivers immediately after takeoff.
Langkawi Archipelago
Spectacular clusters of limestone islands and turquoise waters as the flight crosses into Malaysian airspace.
Titiwangsa Mountains
The lush, cloud-capped mountain range that forms the backbone of the Malay Peninsula visible during the descent.
Palm Oil Estates
A geometric tapestry of vast palm oil plantations that characterize the landscape surrounding Sepang.
For morning departures from CCU, the left side remains in the shade, providing the best lighting conditions for photography. Aim for a seat ahead of the wing to capture unobstructed views of the Thai and Malaysian coastlines as you approach Kuala Lumpur.
Kolkata Cityscape
A sprawling view of the Hooghly River and the dense urban landscape of the 'City of Joy' during the initial climb.
Andaman Sea
Vast expanses of deep blue water with occasional glimpses of the remote Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the distance.
Strait of Malacca
Observe the heavy maritime traffic in one of the world's busiest shipping lanes as you enter the final approach.
KL Skyline
If the flight approaches from the north, the right side often provides a distant but clear view of the Petronas Twin Towers.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Bay of Bengal. On approach to KUL, keep your eyes peeled for the massive container ships anchored near Port Klang, which look like tiny models from 10,000 feet.
Distance: 2,636 km (1,638 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 31 min
Departure: CCU (22.654699325561523, 88.44670104980469)
Arrival: KUL (2.7455799579619997, 101.70999908446998)
Route Type: International
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