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KUL → DMK
Which side of the plane to sit from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (Kuala Lumpur) to Don Mueang International Airport (Bangkok)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a stunning sequence of coastal scenery, from the emerald islands of Langkawi to the dramatic limestone peaks of Southern Thailand and the upper Gulf coast.
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Langkawi Archipelago
Breathtaking aerial views of the 99 islands and pristine turquoise waters near the Malaysia-Thailand border.
Isthmus of Kra
Witness the narrowest part of the Malay Peninsula where the land bridges the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand.
Hua Hin Coastline
Clear views of Thailand's royal resort town and its long stretches of white sandy beaches along the western Gulf.
Phang Nga Bay
On clear days, see the famous limestone karsts rising dramatically from the emerald green waters in the distance.
Samut Sakhon
Aerial views of industrial ports and winding rivers as the flight enters the Greater Bangkok metropolitan area.
Book an afternoon flight to avoid direct sunlight and glare while looking west towards the Andaman Sea. This side provides the most consistent scenic variation throughout the journey, especially during the first half of the flight over the Thai-Malaysian border.
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Titiwangsa Range
The lush, mountainous spine of Peninsular Malaysia provides a sea of deep green early in the flight path.
Gulf Islands
Spot Koh Samui and Koh Phangan shimmering in the Gulf of Thailand during the mid-flight transit across the peninsula.
Phetchaburi Salt Fields
Unique geometric patterns of salt evaporation ponds creating a colorful patchwork near the shoreline.
Bangkok Cityscape
A stunning perspective of the Chao Phraya River and the dense skyscrapers of central Bangkok during the descent into DMK.
Central Plains
The 'Rice Bowl' of Thailand, featuring a vast expanse of agricultural grids and irrigation canals north of the city.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to catch the sunrise over the Gulf. It is also the preferred choice for those wanting to see the massive urban sprawl and skyscrapers of Bangkok during the final 10 minutes of the flight when approaching Don Mueang from the south.
Book Hotels in BangkokDistance: 1,248 km (775 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 40 min
Departure: KUL (2.7455799579619997, 101.70999908446998)
Arrival: DMK (13.9125995636, 100.607002258)
Route Type: International
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