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KUL → URT
Which side of the plane to sit from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (Kuala Lumpur) to Surat Thani Airport (Surat Thani)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the diverse Malaysian coastline, the urban sprawl of Penang Island, and the stunning island chains of the Andaman Sea as you cross into Thailand.
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Strait of Malacca
Panoramic views of the world's busiest shipping lane and the coastal mangrove forests of Perak.
Penang Island
A clear view of the iconic Penang Bridges and the dense colonial urban center of George Town.
Tarutao National Park
Pristine Thai islands with bright turquoise waters appearing shortly after crossing the border.
Phang Nga Karsts
Distant but visible limestone formations and the unique maritime landscape of Southern Thailand.
Sit on the left (Port) side for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the rising sun. During the descent into URT, watch for the winding Tapi River and the vast palm oil plantations that dominate the Surat Thani landscape.
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On a northerly departure, capture views of the Petronas Twin Towers and Merdeka 118 rising above the city.
Titiwangsa Mountains
The rugged, jungle-clad 'Main Range' that forms the backbone of the Malay Peninsula.
Tasik Temenggor
A massive, deep-blue man-made lake surrounded by the ancient Belum-Temenggor rainforest.
Khao Sok National Park
Spectacular views of ancient rainforest and dramatic limestone cliffs during the final approach.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights when the sun is in the west. Keep an eye out for the transition from the dense jungles of the Malaysian border to the agricultural plains of southern Thailand. This side often gets a great view of the airport itself if the plane performs a circling landing pattern.
Book Hotels in Surat ThaniDistance: 765 km (475 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 17 min
Departure: KUL (2.7455799579619997, 101.70999908446998)
Arrival: URT (9.13259983063, 99.135597229)
Route Type: International
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