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Our Recommendation
8.5

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.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Bay of Bengal

The deep blue expanse of the bay dominates the early portion of the flight path.

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Mergui Archipelago

Hundreds of pristine, uninhabited islands off the coast of Myanmar dot the blue waters below.

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Phuket & Krabi Coast

Stunning views of the limestone islands and turquoise bays of southern Thailand's Andaman coast.

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Langkawi Archipelago

A clear view of Malaysia's premier island cluster and its legendary geological formations.

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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.

Left Side Highlights
7.4
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Chittagong Hill Tracts

The flight begins with views of the rugged, forested hills that define the border of Bangladesh and Myanmar.

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Ayeyarwady Delta

Observe the intricate network of river mouths and fertile plains of Myanmar's southern coast.

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Tenasserim Hills

The long mountain spine running along the Thai-Myanmar border is visible as the plane tracks south.

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Titiwangsa Range

During the final descent into Kuala Lumpur, the main mountain range of the Malay Peninsula appears to the east.

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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.

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Route Information

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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