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KUL → AMS
Which side of the plane to sit from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (Kuala Lumpur) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Amsterdam)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a more dramatic geographic sequence, including views of the distant Himalayas, the rugged Hindu Kush, and the northern expanse of the Caspian Sea.
Himalayan Horizon
On clear days, the world's highest peaks are visible as a jagged white line to the far north.
Hindu Kush
Spectacular, high-altitude desert mountain terrain over Afghanistan and Tajikistan.
Caspian Sea
The vast, emerald-tinted waters of the world's largest inland sea.
Volga River Delta
The intricate, branching patterns of the Volga emptying into the Caspian in Russia.
Dutch Polders
The iconic geometric patchwork of reclaimed land and canals during the final approach to AMS.
For the best mountain views, keep your window shade open during the middle 5 hours of the flight. The Hindu Kush mountains are a major highlight. When landing at Schiphol, the right side often provides a superior view of the IJsselmeer and the North Sea coast if landing on the Polderbaan runway.
Bay of Bengal
Deep blue oceanic views after clearing the Andaman Sea.
Indian West Coast
Aerial view of the bustling Mumbai metropolis and the Arabian Sea coastline.
Black Sea Coast
The transition from the Turkish coastline into the maritime border of Eastern Europe.
The Alps
Distant views of the snowy European peaks if the flight path tracks through Central Europe.
European City Lights
Nighttime views of illuminated hubs like Budapest or Frankfurt depending on the path.
The left side is excellent for catching the sunset when flying westward. It provides a better angle for viewing the southern coastline of the Black Sea and the Mediterranean-adjacent landscapes of the Balkans.
Distance: 10,237 km (6,361 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 12 hrs 3 min
Departure: KUL (2.7455799579619997, 101.70999908446998)
Arrival: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)
Route Type: International
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