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KUL → MEL
Which side of the plane to sit from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (Kuala Lumpur) to Melbourne International Airport (Melbourne)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior perspective of the Australian Outback's iconic red desert patterns, salt lakes, and the scenic approach over Port Phillip Bay into Melbourne.
Great Sandy Desert
Stunning views of the endless red longitudinal dunes and ancient geology of Western Australia.
Salt Lakes
The brilliant white and pink hues of ephemeral salt lakes like Lake Eyre in the South Australian interior.
Indian Ocean Sunset
On evening departures, enjoy a long, vivid tropical sunset over the open ocean before hitting the coast.
Melbourne City Skyline
A panoramic view of the CBD and the Yarra River if the aircraft approaches from the west or north.
Port Phillip Bay
The sparkling blue waters of the bay and the Mornington Peninsula during the final approach phase.
The right side is ideal for daytime photography of the Australian 'Red Center'. For the best landing views, note that Melbourne often uses North-South runways; the right side typically gets the best view of the city skyscrapers when landing from the north.
East Java Volcanoes
Aerial views of the smoking craters of Mount Bromo and Semeru during the first half of the flight.
Bali and Lombok
Glimpses of the turquoise waters and volcanic coastlines of the Lesser Sunda Islands.
Victorian Highlands
The rugged sandstone ridges of the Grampians National Park visible during the final descent.
Central Victoria
Green pastures and organized agricultural grids as the plane nears the Melbourne suburbs.
Choose the left side for morning arrivals to witness the sunrise over the horizon. This side is particularly rewarding if the flight path tracks directly over the Indonesian archipelago, offering the best views of the volcanic chain.
Distance: 6,315 km (3,924 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 7 hrs 26 min
Departure: KUL (2.7455799579619997, 101.70999908446998)
Arrival: MEL (-37.673302, 144.843002)
Route Type: International
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