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IKA → KUL
Which side of the plane to sit from Imam Khomeini International Airport (Tehran) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (Kuala Lumpur)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a more diverse geographic palette, featuring the rugged Zagros Mountains, the strategic Strait of Hormuz, the lush Western Ghats of India, and the stunning tropical archipelagoes of the Andaman Sea.
Zagros Mountains
Breathtaking views of the folded limestone ridges and deep canyons of southwestern Iran.
Strait of Hormuz
Look down at one of the world's most vital maritime passages, often dotted with massive oil tankers.
Western Ghats
A lush, green UNESCO World Heritage mountain range that greets you as you enter Indian airspace from the Arabian Sea.
Andaman Islands
Turquoise lagoons and dense rainforests of this remote archipelago are a highlight of the Bay of Bengal crossing.
Strait of Malacca
On final descent, see the endless line of cargo ships waiting to enter the Port of Klang or Singapore.
Kuala Lumpur Skyline
If the approach is from the north, you can see the Petronas Twin Towers and the Merdeka 118 rising above the city.
The right side is superior for daytime flights departing in the late morning, as the sun will be positioned behind or above the plane for much of the journey. Watch for the transition from the arid Iranian landscape to the tropical humidity of Malaysia. During monsoon season (June-September), the right side offers dramatic views of massive thunderheads building over the Indian Ocean.
Mount Damavand
The snowy peak of Iran's highest mountain is often visible to the north shortly after takeoff from Tehran.
Dasht-e Kavir
Witness the mesmerizing salt crusts and vast arid basins of Iran's Great Salt Desert during the first hour of flight.
Hyderabad Cityscape
As the flight crosses the Indian subcontinent, the sprawling urban layout of central India's major tech hub is often visible.
Bay of Bengal
A vast expanse of deep blue water as the plane leaves the Indian coast heading towards Southeast Asia.
Isthmus of Kra
Views of the narrowest part of the Malay Peninsula where Thailand meets Myanmar and Malaysia.
Choose the left side for evening flights to avoid the harsh glare of the setting sun. If the flight path is more northerly, you might catch a distant glimpse of the Himalayan foothills while crossing India. Keep your window shade down during the mid-flight over the Bay of Bengal to avoid cabin heating, as there is little to see but open water for nearly two hours.
Distance: 6,336 km (3,937 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 7 hrs 27 min
Departure: IKA (35.416099548339844, 51.152198791503906)
Arrival: KUL (2.7455799579619997, 101.70999908446998)
Route Type: International
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