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KTM → KUL
Which side of the plane to sit from Tribhuvan International Airport (Kathmandu) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (Kuala Lumpur)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers an unparalleled panoramic view of the world's highest peaks, including the Everest massif, shortly after departure from Kathmandu.
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Himalayan Giants
Within 20 minutes of takeoff, witness Mount Everest, Lhotse, and Makalu piercing the cloud line to the north.
Kanchenjunga Massif
View the world's third-highest peak on the border of Nepal and Sikkim as the plane heads southeast.
Bay of Bengal Coastline
The transition from the Ganges-Brahmaputra delta to the deep blue of the open bay.
Titiwangsa Range
The lush, forest-covered central mountain range of Peninsular Malaysia during the descent phase.
For the best Himalayan views, choose a morning flight when the air is clearest. Seats in front of the wing (Rows 5-10) or far behind the wing provide an unobstructed downward view of the peaks. Keep your camera ready immediately after the initial climb-out from Kathmandu.
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Kathmandu Valley
A sweeping view of the densely packed ancient city and the surrounding green hills of the Bagmati province.
The Sunderbans
The intricate web of waterways and mangrove forests where the Ganges meets the sea.
Andaman Archipelago
Scattered emerald islands and coral reefs visible mid-flight over the Andaman Sea.
Straits of Malacca
One of the world's busiest shipping lanes, filled with massive cargo ships as you approach Kuala Lumpur.
The right side is preferable for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the eastern sun. During the approach to KUL, this side often provides a better view of the Malaysian coastline and the vast palm oil plantations that characterize the landscape near the airport.
Book Hotels in Kuala LumpurDistance: 3,273 km (2,034 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 51 min
Departure: KTM (27.6966, 85.3591)
Arrival: KUL (2.7455799579619997, 101.70999908446998)
Route Type: International
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