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DEL → KUL
Which side of the plane to sit from Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (Kuala Lumpur)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the Andaman Archipelago, the rugged coastline of the Malay Peninsula, and distant views of the Himalayan foothills during the initial climb.
Himalayan Horizons
During the initial ascent from Delhi, looking North-East provides a distant view of the snow-capped Himalayan peaks.
Ganges Delta
Aerial perspective of the world's largest delta where the Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers meet the Bay of Bengal.
Andaman Archipelago
Spectacular views of emerald islands and coral reefs as the flight crosses the Andaman Sea.
Thai Coastline
The distinctive limestone karsts and turquoise bays of the Southern Thai coast near Phuket and Krabi.
Penang Island
Clear views of George Town's urban landscape and the two massive bridges connecting Penang to the mainland.
Book a window seat on the left for morning departures to avoid direct sunlight and enjoy the best coastal views. Keep your camera ready about 3 hours into the flight for the Andaman Islands. During monsoon season (June-September), expect cloud cover over India, making the latter half of the flight over the sea more scenic.
Indian Heartland
Detailed patterns of agricultural fields and rural settlements across Central and Eastern India.
Strait of Malacca
Views of one of the world's busiest shipping lanes with numerous cargo ships and tankers visible.
Sumatra Coastline
On clear days, the distant, dense rainforests and volcanic peaks of Northern Sumatra are visible across the water.
Malaccan Sunset
For evening flights, this side offers stunning sunsets over the horizon of the Andaman Sea.
The right side is ideal for evening flights (departing Delhi around 2:00 PM) to catch the sunset over the Strait of Malacca. It is generally quieter for sleeping as it faces away from the morning sun. During the descent into KUL, you may see the extensive palm oil plantations that characterize the Malaysian landscape.
Distance: 3,877 km (2,409 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 34 min
Departure: DEL (28.5665, 77.103104)
Arrival: KUL (2.7455799579619997, 101.70999908446998)
Route Type: International
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