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CGP → KUL
Which side of the plane to sit from Shah Amanat International Airport (Chittagong) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (Kuala Lumpur)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers spectacular views of the Andaman Sea's turquoise waters, including the dramatic limestone karsts of Thailand and the scattered archipelagos of northern Malaysia.
Bay of Bengal
The deep blue expanse of the bay dominates the early portion of the flight path.
Mergui Archipelago
Hundreds of pristine, uninhabited islands off the coast of Myanmar dot the blue waters below.
Phuket & Krabi Coast
Stunning views of the limestone islands and turquoise bays of southern Thailand's Andaman coast.
Langkawi Archipelago
A clear view of Malaysia's premier island cluster and its legendary geological formations.
Strait of Malacca
One of the world's busiest shipping lanes, where dozens of massive cargo ships are visible near the horizon.
The right side is the clear winner for island spotting. Choose this side for afternoon flights to avoid the direct morning sun, which hits the left side. The descent into KUL from the north often follows the coastline, providing an excellent vantage point of Penang and the Klang islands. Use a polarising filter on your camera to cut through the atmospheric haze and sea glare.
Chittagong Hill Tracts
The flight begins with views of the rugged, forested hills that define the border of Bangladesh and Myanmar.
Ayeyarwady Delta
Observe the intricate network of river mouths and fertile plains of Myanmar's southern coast.
Tenasserim Hills
The long mountain spine running along the Thai-Myanmar border is visible as the plane tracks south.
Titiwangsa Range
During the final descent into Kuala Lumpur, the main mountain range of the Malay Peninsula appears to the east.
Greater Klang Valley
Urban sprawl and palm oil plantations become visible as the aircraft approaches KLIA from the north.
The left side is ideal for morning flights to witness the sunrise over the mainland. Look out for the distinct transition from the muddy waters of the delta to the clear blue of the open sea. During the monsoon season (June to September), this side often experiences more cloud build-up over the mountains.
Distance: 2,418 km (1,502 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 13 min
Departure: CGP (22.24959945678711, 91.81330108642578)
Arrival: KUL (2.7455799579619997, 101.70999908446998)
Route Type: International
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