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FNJ → KUL
Which side of the plane to sit from Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (Pyongyang) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (Kuala Lumpur)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Chinese coastline, including major metropolitan areas like Shanghai and Hong Kong, followed by the scenic Vietnamese coast and the bustling Malacca Strait.
Shanghai Skyline
Views of the massive urban sprawl and the distinctive architecture of the Pudong district.
Pearl River Delta
The incredible density of Hong Kong, Macau, and the world's longest sea-crossing bridge.
Da Nang Coastline
The white sands of My Khe beach and the Marble Mountains along the central Vietnamese coast.
Mekong Delta
The intricate 'Nine Dragons' river network and lush green rice paddies of Southern Vietnam.
Strait of Malacca
Dozens of cargo ships and tankers queued up in one of the world's busiest maritime channels.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid direct sun glare. It provides the most consistent terrestrial views of Asian mega-cities. Keep your camera ready as you cross the Pearl River Delta for some of the world's most impressive infrastructure views. During descent into KUL, look for the massive palm oil plantations characteristic of the Malaysian landscape.
Taedong River
Aerial view of the winding river that flows through the heart of Pyongyang shortly after takeoff.
Taebaek Mountains
The rugged, forested mountain spine of the Korean Peninsula visible to the east.
Taiwan Central Range
On clear days, the high peaks of Taiwan can be spotted across the Taiwan Strait.
South China Sea Atolls
Clusters of small islands and coral formations scattered throughout the deep blue waters.
Genting Highlands
The illuminated hill station and resort complex visible on the Titiwangsa Mountains during night approaches.
Sit on the left for better views of the sunrise if taking an early morning flight. During winter, look for snow-capped peaks across the Korean interior. As you approach Kuala Lumpur, look for the Titiwangsa mountain range which forms the backbone of the peninsula.
Distance: 4,725 km (2,936 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 34 min
Departure: FNJ (39.224098, 125.669998)
Arrival: KUL (2.7455799579619997, 101.70999908446998)
Route Type: International
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