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CGK → KUL
Which side of the plane to sit from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (Jakarta) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (Kuala Lumpur)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior perspective of the picturesque Thousand Islands archipelago during departure and a better chance of spotting the Kuala Lumpur skyline and Port Klang during the descent.
Thousand Islands (Kepulauan Seribu)
Stunning views of the coral atolls and turquoise waters of the archipelago immediately after departing Jakarta.
Kuala Lumpur Skyline
On specific arrival patterns, the Petronas Twin Towers and KL Tower are visible in the distance as you descend.
Port Klang
View Malaysia's primary seaport and the surrounding islands like Pulau Ketam as the aircraft maneuvers for landing.
Java Sea Reefs
Intricate patterns of shallow reefs and sandbars visible through the clear tropical waters shortly after takeoff.
Titiwangsa Mountains
The distant, cloud-topped mountain range that forms the backbone of the Malay Peninsula appearing on the horizon.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. For the best view of the Thousand Islands, look out within the first 10-15 minutes of the flight. If the plane approaches KUL from the north, this side offers the most iconic city views.
North Jakarta Coastline
Aerial views of the industrial ports and the dense urban sprawl of the Tangerang and Jakarta coast upon takeoff.
Malacca Strait Shipping
Clear views of one of the world's busiest maritime channels, filled with massive container ships and tankers.
Sepang International Circuit
A bird's-eye view of the famous Formula 1 track located just south of the KLIA runways during final approach.
Sumatran Mangroves
The lush, green coastal wetlands of eastern Sumatra are visible across the water during the mid-flight segment.
Choose the left side for evening flights to witness the sunset over the Sumatran horizon. It also provides a great view of the airport infrastructure and the Sepang circuit just before touchdown when landing from the south.
Distance: 1,129 km (702 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 30 min
Departure: CGK (-6.1255698204, 106.65599823)
Arrival: KUL (2.7455799579619997, 101.70999908446998)
Route Type: International
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