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CTU → KUL
Which side of the plane to sit from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (Chengdu) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (Kuala Lumpur)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic transition from the high-altitude Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau down to the lush plains of Southeast Asia, including the spectacular Golden Triangle and the coastal approach into Malaysia.
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Yunnan Plateau
Breathtaking vistas of the high-altitude terrain and the red earth landscapes of southern China.
Dianchi Lake
A massive freshwater lake near Kunming, appearing like a turquoise jewel from high altitude.
Golden Triangle
The famous meeting point of Myanmar, Laos, and Thailand visible as you exit Chinese airspace.
Bangkok Outskirts
If the flight path hugs the western corridor, the sprawling urbanization of the Thai capital is visible.
Andaman Coastline
Striking views of the turquoise waters and coastal fringes along the western side of the Malay Peninsula.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid direct sunlight. Keep your camera ready about 45-60 minutes after takeoff for the Yunnan lakes, and watch for the dramatic change in landscape as you transition from the mountains of Thailand to the coastal plains of Malaysia.
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Sichuan Basin
Early flight views of the dense agricultural patchwork and misty hills of the southern Sichuan region.
Upper Mekong River
Deep river valleys and gorges as the flight path crosses the Lancang-Mekong watershed.
Titiwangsa Range
The central mountain backbone of Peninsular Malaysia, featuring dense tropical rainforest canopies.
Kuala Lumpur Skyline
On certain approach patterns from the north, the Petronas Towers and KL Tower are visible in the distance.
Strait of Malacca
Distant views of one of the world's busiest shipping lanes during the final descent into KUL.
Choose the left side for morning departures to have the sun behind you. This side is excellent for observing the rugged topography of central Laos and the dense greenery of the Malaysian highlands during the final hour of flight.
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Get eSIMs for MalaysiaDistance: 3,104 km (1,929 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 39 min
Departure: CTU (30.578500747680664, 103.9469985961914)
Arrival: KUL (2.7455799579619997, 101.70999908446998)
Route Type: International
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