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KUL → CTU
Which side of the plane to sit from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (Kuala Lumpur) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (Chengdu)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers spectacular views of the rugged Hengduan Mountains and the dramatic transition from the high-altitude Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau into the Sichuan Basin.
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Strait of Malacca
Aerial views of the busy shipping lanes and the Selangor coastline immediately after departure from KUL.
Hengduan Mountains
Jagged, snow-capped peaks and deep ridges as the flight enters the northern Yunnan and southern Sichuan provinces.
Jinsha River Canyons
The upper reaches of the Yangtze River carving through deep mountain valleys with dramatic elevation changes.
Tibetan Plateau Fringes
On clear days, the distant, high-altitude eastern edge of the Tibetan Plateau is visible to the far west.
To maximize your experience, choose a window seat on the left (usually 'A' seats). Aim for a flight that arrives in the afternoon to have the sun behind you, illuminating the mountains. This side is particularly breathtaking during the final 60 minutes of the flight as you cross into Sichuan.
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The lush, tropical mountain backbone of Peninsular Malaysia visible shortly after takeoff.
Gulf of Thailand
Views of the turquoise coastline and islands near the border of Thailand and Cambodia.
Kunming Cityscape
If the flight path trends eastward, you may see the sprawling urban center of Kunming and Dianchi Lake.
Sichuan Basin Farmland
The intricate patterns of terraced agriculture and small villages characteristic of the fertile Sichuan Basin.
The right side (usually 'K' or 'F' seats) is better for morning flights to see the sunrise over the South China Sea if the route stays coastal. However, be aware that the Sichuan Basin is often covered in fog or haze, which can obscure ground details on the final descent.
Book Hotels in ChengduDistance: 3,104 km (1,929 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 39 min
Departure: KUL (2.7455799579619997, 101.70999908446998)
Arrival: CTU (30.578500747680664, 103.9469985961914)
Route Type: International
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