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KUL → REP
Which side of the plane to sit from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (Kuala Lumpur) to Siem Reap International Airport (Siem-reap)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most iconic views of Cambodia's geography, including the massive Tonle Sap Lake and the rugged Cardamom Mountains, while avoiding the harsh morning sun during northbound travel.
Klang Valley & KL
Catch glimpses of the dense urban sprawl of Kuala Lumpur and the nearby shipping ports of Klang shortly after takeoff.
Gulf of Thailand
A long stretch of turquoise waters punctuated by small fishing vessels and occasional remote islands as you cross into Cambodian airspace.
Cardamom Mountains
Dense, mist-covered rainforests and jagged peaks of Southwestern Cambodia's most pristine and rugged wilderness.
Tonle Sap Lake
The largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia, appearing as a vast inland sea as the aircraft descends towards Siem Reap.
Cambodian Plains
A patchwork of emerald green rice paddies and traditional stilt-house villages visible during the final minutes of the flight.
Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun on the opposite side of the plane. During the wet season from June to October, the Tonle Sap Lake swells significantly, making it an exceptionally spectacular sight from 10,000 feet.
Titiwangsa Range
The central mountain spine of Peninsular Malaysia, featuring ancient tropical rainforest and deep, shadowed valleys.
Koh Rong Archipelago
Distant views of the white-sand islands and turquoise bays located off the southern coast of Cambodia near Sihanoukville.
Mekong River
Look eastward to spot the mighty Mekong River winding its way through the Cambodian floodplains towards the delta.
Phnom Penh Outskirts
On clear days, the expanding urban footprint of Cambodia's capital city may be visible on the far eastern horizon.
Siem Reap Countryside
Aerial views of the rural outskirts and smaller ancient hydrological structures that surround the greater Angkor area.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid direct glare from the setting sun. Keep your camera ready as you leave the Malaysian coast for clear views of the eastern island chains in the Gulf of Thailand.
Distance: 1,208 km (751 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 37 min
Departure: KUL (2.7455799579619997, 101.70999908446998)
Arrival: REP (13.410699844400003, 103.81300354)
Route Type: International
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