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KUL → KIX
Which side of the plane to sit from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (Kuala Lumpur) to Kansai International Airport (Osaka)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers spectacular views of the Kuala Lumpur skyline upon departure, the rugged Central Mountain Range of Taiwan, and the breathtaking islands of the Seto Inland Sea during the descent into Kansai.
Kuala Lumpur Skyline
Catch views of the Petronas Twin Towers and KL Tower shortly after takeoff from KUL, depending on departure direction.
Central Vietnam Coast
As the flight tracks north, you may spot the coastal city of Da Nang and the Marble Mountains through clear skies.
Taiwan Central Range
A stunning view of Taiwan's highest peaks, including Yushan, if the flight path follows the western edge of the island.
Seto Inland Sea
During the descent, witness the hundreds of small islands scattered across the water between Shikoku and Honshu.
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
On final approach to KIX, the world's longest suspension bridge is often visible connecting Awaji Island to Kobe.
Choose a daytime flight to maximize visibility of the Taiwanese mountains and the Japanese coastline. For KIX arrivals, the left side typically offers a superior view of the islands and the Kobe/Osaka urban sprawl during the final approach.
Paracel Islands
Spot remote atolls and turquoise reefs in the South China Sea during the middle segment of the flight.
Northern Luzon
Distant views of the Philippine highlands and the rugged northern coastline of the island of Luzon.
Okinawa & Ryukyu
Aerial views of the subtropical island chain stretching across the East China Sea, featuring coral reefs and blue lagoons.
Kii Peninsula
As you enter Japanese airspace, the dense forests and mountainous terrain of Wakayama Prefecture appear.
Pacific Sunrise
On red-eye flights, this side provides an unobstructed view of the sun rising over the Pacific Ocean.
The right side is ideal for night flights to watch the sunrise over the Pacific. It also offers the best views of the Ryukyu Islands (Okinawa). If the plane approaches KIX from the south, you will get a close-up view of the Kii Peninsula's coastline.
Distance: 4,943 km (3,071 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 49 min
Departure: KUL (2.7455799579619997, 101.70999908446998)
Arrival: KIX (34.42729949951172, 135.24400329589844)
Route Type: International
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