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HGH → KUL
Which side of the plane to sit from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (Hangzhou) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (Kuala Lumpur)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior mix of scenic variety, including the rugged mountains of Southern China, the Vietnamese coastline, and a higher probability of spotting the iconic Kuala Lumpur skyline during the final descent.
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Wuyi Mountains
Dramatic views of the jagged peaks and lush tea-growing valleys of the Jiangxi and Fujian border regions.
Pearl River Delta
The sprawling industrial landscape and massive urban sprawl of the Guangzhou and Dongguan metropolitan areas.
Hainan Island
Glimpses of the tropical shoreline and mountainous interior of China's southernmost province.
Da Nang Coastline
Views of the central Vietnamese coast, including the Marble Mountains and the Son Tra Peninsula.
KL City Center
The best angle for viewing the Petronas Twin Towers and Merdeka 118 when the aircraft approaches KUL from the north.
Ideal for afternoon flights to enjoy the sunset over the Southeast Asian mainland. On approach to Kuala Lumpur, look for the 'Batu Caves' limestone hill; if the flight path follows the standard northern arrival, the right side consistently provides the best views of the city's famous skyscrapers.
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Qiantang River Estuary
Aerial view of the massive river mouth and the distinctive Hangzhou Bay Bridge shortly after takeoff.
Hong Kong SAR
Distant views of the densely packed skyscrapers and the surrounding outlying islands of Hong Kong.
Paracel Islands
Vibrant turquoise coral atolls and small sandy cays scattered across the deep blue South China Sea.
South China Sea Shipping Lanes
Bird's-eye view of massive cargo vessels and tankers navigating one of the world's busiest maritime routes.
Pahang Coastline
The lush green tropical forests meeting the white sandy beaches of Peninsular Malaysia's east coast.
Choose this side for early morning departures to witness a spectacular sunrise over the Pacific horizon. During the mid-flight over the South China Sea, keep your window shade open to spot remote island reefs which are often visible even from high altitudes in clear weather.
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Get eSIMs for MalaysiaDistance: 3,637 km (2,260 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 17 min
Departure: HGH (30.22949981689453, 120.43399810791016)
Arrival: KUL (2.7455799579619997, 101.70999908446998)
Route Type: International
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