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Our Recommendation
7.8

Left Side of the Plane

The left side provides superior views of the Vietnamese coastline and is generally the optimal side for spotting the Kuala Lumpur skyline and Petronas Twin Towers during the final approach into KUL.

Left Side Highlights
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South China Sea Islands

Aerial views of scattered coral reefs and turquoise atolls in the Paracel Islands region.

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Central Vietnam Coast

Dramatic views of the coastline near Da Nang and the white sandy beaches of the South Central Coast.

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Mekong Delta Mouths

The massive sediment-rich branches of the Mekong River flowing into the sea south of Ho Chi Minh City.

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Straits of Malacca

Dozens of cargo ships and tankers queuing in one of the world's busiest maritime gateways.

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Kuala Lumpur Cityscape

On many approach paths, the left side offers a clear view of the Petronas Towers and the KL Tower.

Book a window seat well ahead of the wing for unobstructed views of the Vietnamese coast. For the best lighting on these features, choose a morning flight to have the sun behind you. On arrival, keep your camera ready as the plane descends over the Straits of Malacca into the Klang Valley.

Right Side Highlights
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Hainan Island

The southern tip of China, featuring tropical forests and the rapidly developing resort city of Sanya.

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Pearl River Delta

Distant views of the massive urban sprawl including Hong Kong and Shenzhen early in the flight.

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Titiwangsa Mountains

The rugged, jungle-covered mountain range that forms the backbone of Peninsular Malaysia.

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Palm Oil Plantations

Vast, geometric green patterns of palm estates that dominate the landscape surrounding KUL airport.

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Gulf of Thailand Sunset

On evening flights, the right side offers spectacular sunset views over the Indochina mainland.

The right side is ideal for afternoon or sunset flights to catch the golden hour over the Gulf of Thailand. Be aware that tropical cloud cover often builds up over the Malaysian mainland in the late afternoon, which may obscure the mountain views during the descent.

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Route Information

Distance: 3,213 km (1,996 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 47 min

Departure: FOC (25.93510055541992, 119.66300201416016)

Arrival: KUL (2.7455799579619997, 101.70999908446998)

Route Type: International

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