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CMB → KUL
Which side of the plane to sit from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (Colombo) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (Kuala Lumpur)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the northern tip of Sumatra (Indonesia) and the bustling maritime activity of the Strait of Malacca during the approach.
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Southern Sri Lanka
Vistas of the lush green interior and the southern coastal curve as the plane turns east.
Sumatran Peaks
Breathtaking views of the rugged, volcanic mountains of Aceh, Indonesia, as you cross the Andaman Sea.
Strait of Malacca
Spot dozens of massive container ships and tankers navigating one of the world's busiest shipping lanes.
Palm Plantations
The geometric, carpet-like patterns of massive palm oil estates that define the landscape around Sepang.
The right side is the 'Sumatra side'. For the best photography of the Indonesian coastline, choose an afternoon flight when the sun is behind you (to the West/Northwest). Watch for the heavy maritime traffic as you cross the Malacca Strait about 30-45 minutes before landing.
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Negombo Coastline
Aerial views of Sri Lanka's golden beaches and fishing lagoons immediately after takeoff from CMB.
Andaman Archipelago
On a clear day, distant silhouettes of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands may be visible to the north.
Putrajaya Skyline
Clear views of Malaysia's administrative capital and its unique pink mosque during the final descent into KUL.
Titiwangsa Range
The lush, green mountain spine of Peninsular Malaysia visible in the distance during the approach.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side is also better for spotting the administrative center of Putrajaya if the plane approaches KUL from the north (Runway 14).
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Get eSIMs for MalaysiaDistance: 2,467 km (1,533 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 17 min
Departure: CMB (7.180759906768799, 79.88410186767578)
Arrival: KUL (2.7455799579619997, 101.70999908446998)
Route Type: International
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