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KUL → CNX
Which side of the plane to sit from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (Kuala Lumpur) to Chiang Mai International Airport (Chiang Mai)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior coastal views of the Andaman Sea coastline and the best angle for spotting Doi Inthanon, Thailand's highest peak, during the descent into Chiang Mai.
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Strait of Malacca
Aerial views of the world's busiest shipping lane and the coastal mangroves of Selangor and Perak.
Langkawi Archipelago
A stunning cluster of 99 islands visible as the flight transitions from Malaysian to Thai airspace.
Doi Inthanon
The highest mountain in Thailand, located just southwest of Chiang Mai, often visible through the clouds during the final approach.
Phuket & Krabi Coastline
Distant but visible limestone karsts and turquoise waters of the Andaman Sea.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the rising sun. During the final 20 minutes of flight, keep your camera ready for the majestic Doi Inthanon peak. Window seats behind the wing are preferred to capture the scale of the Thai highlands without engine obstruction.
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Kuala Lumpur Skyline
Depending on the takeoff direction, a spectacular view of the Petronas Twin Towers and Merdeka 118.
Titiwangsa Mountains
The rugged, jungle-covered central spine of Peninsular Malaysia stretching northward.
Central Thai Plains
A patchwork of emerald green rice paddies and the meandering Chao Phraya River tributaries.
Chiang Mai Cityscape
A comprehensive view of the ancient 'Rose of the North' city layout as the plane banks for landing.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as the sun will be on the opposite side of the aircraft. This side provides the best view of the Titiwangsa mountain range immediately after takeoff from KUL. It is also better for seeing the urban sprawl of Chiang Mai city during the landing pattern.
Book Hotels in Chiang MaiDistance: 1,806 km (1,122 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 24 min
Departure: KUL (2.7455799579619997, 101.70999908446998)
Arrival: CNX (18.7667999268, 98.962600708)
Route Type: International
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