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KUL → ALA
Which side of the plane to sit from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (Kuala Lumpur) to Almaty Airport (Alma-ata)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the world's most spectacular mountain ranges, including the southern ridge of the Himalayas and the dramatic, snow-capped Trans-Ili Alatau mountains upon arrival in Kazakhstan.
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Andaman Sea Archipelago
Stunning views of the scattered emerald islands off the coast of Myanmar shortly after leaving Southeast Asian airspace.
Himalayan Massifs
As the flight crosses into Tibet, the southern horizon is dominated by the jagged, snow-covered peaks of the world's highest mountains.
Lake Issyk-Kul
One of the world's largest alpine lakes, appearing as a deep blue jewel surrounded by the rugged Tien Shan range.
Trans-Ili Alatau
The massive mountain range that guards Almaty's southern border, offering breathtaking views during the final descent.
For the best mountain photography, choose a seat just behind the wing to capture the scale of the Himalayas against the aircraft's profile. Morning flights provide the crispest air and most defined shadows on the peaks. If landing during the day, keep your camera ready for the 'touchable' mountain views during the Almaty approach.
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Gulf of Thailand Coast
Glimpses of the vibrant Thai coastline and the busy shipping lanes near the Isthmus of Kra.
Tibetan Plateau
The high-altitude 'Roof of the World' showcases a surreal landscape of desolate brown earth and high-altitude deserts.
High Altitude Lakes
Beautiful, isolated turquoise lakes such as Namtso dot the Tibetan landscape on the eastern side of the flight path.
The Kazakh Steppe
The vast, golden expanse of the Central Asian steppe begins to unfold as the aircraft enters Kazakh airspace.
The right side is ideal for observing the unique, high-altitude geology of the Tibetan Plateau. While you miss the highest Himalayan peaks, you get much better lighting for the vast steppe landscapes. This side is often less prone to direct sun glare during the midday portion of the flight when traveling northwest.
Book Hotels in Alma-ataDistance: 5,130 km (3,188 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 6 hrs 2 min
Departure: KUL (2.7455799579619997, 101.70999908446998)
Arrival: ALA (43.35210037231445, 77.04049682617188)
Route Type: International
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