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KCH → PEN
Which side of the plane to sit from Kuching International Airport (Kuching) to Penang International Airport (Penang)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Sarawak coastline upon departure and the iconic George Town skyline and the original Penang Bridge during the final approach.
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Mount Santubong
Look for the legendary peak standing guard over the Sarawak River delta shortly after takeoff.
East Coast Islands
On clear days, catch distant glimpses of the turquoise waters surrounding the Terengganu islands.
George Town Skyline
Stunning views of the Komtar Tower and the dense UNESCO World Heritage zone during the descent.
First Penang Bridge
The classic view of the original 1985 bridge connecting the island to the mainland at Perai.
The right side is ideal for capturing the iconic Penang urban landscape. For evening flights, you may catch a spectacular sunset over the Andaman Sea as the plane turns for its final approach into PEN.
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South China Sea Coast
View the winding river mouths and mangrove forests of West Sarawak as you head out to open water.
Titiwangsa Range
Cross over the lush, cloud-capped central mountain range of Peninsular Malaysia.
Second Penang Bridge
Clear views of the 24km-long Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge stretching across the strait.
Bayan Lepas Hub
A bird's eye view of Penang's 'Silicon Valley of the East' just before touchdown.
Sit toward the rear to capture the vast span of the Second Penang Bridge without wing interference. Afternoon flights may experience glare on this side, so morning departures are preferred for photography.
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Get eSIMs for MalaysiaDistance: 1,195 km (743 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 36 min
Departure: KCH (1.4846999645233154, 110.34700012207033)
Arrival: PEN (5.297140121459961, 100.2770004272461)
Route Type: Domestic
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