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KUL → FNJ
Which side of the plane to sit from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (Kuala Lumpur) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (Pyongyang)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a stunning sequence of geographic transitions, from the lush Malay Peninsula and the rugged Annamite Mountains in Vietnam to the massive industrial and urban sprawls of Southern China and the Bohai Sea.
Titiwangsa Range
Dense tropical rainforests and mountain ridges of the Malay Peninsula visible shortly after takeoff from KUL.
Annamite Range
The dramatic, jagged peaks along the border of Vietnam and Laos, often shrouded in misty clouds.
Pearl River Delta
The sprawling urban landscapes of Guangzhou and Foshan, showcasing one of the world's largest megalopolises.
Bohai Bay
The massive maritime gateway and industrial ports of Northern China, often dotted with heavy cargo ship traffic.
Pyongan Plains
The agricultural heartland of North Korea, featuring unique collective farming patterns and rolling hills.
On morning flights, the left side avoids the harshest glare, allowing for clearer photos of the Vietnamese coastline and Chinese megacities. During winter, look for the stark contrast between the frozen Bohai Bay and the North Korean landscape.
South China Sea
Expansive views of turquoise waters and occasional coral atolls during the first half of the journey.
Hainan Island
The tropical interior mountains and white-sand beaches of Sanya visible if the flight path tracks slightly east.
Yellow Sea
A vast blue expanse that glows beautifully during late afternoon flights, often filled with fishing fleets.
West Sea Barrage
An enormous 8km long dam near Nampo that separates the Taedong River from the Yellow Sea.
Pyongyang Suburbs
Views of the Ryugyong Hotel and the North Korean capital's unique skyline on the final approach into Sunan.
Choose the right side for sunset flights to catch the golden hour over the Yellow Sea. Keep your camera ready as you cross the North Korean coastline near Nampo to see the massive West Sea Barrage engineering feat.
Distance: 4,725 km (2,936 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 34 min
Departure: KUL (2.7455799579619997, 101.70999908446998)
Arrival: FNJ (39.224098, 125.669998)
Route Type: International
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