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KUL → XMN
Which side of the plane to sit from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (Kuala Lumpur) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (Xiamen)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers iconic views of the Kuala Lumpur skyline shortly after takeoff and a stunning panoramic approach over the UNESCO site Gulangyu Island and Xiamen's urban waterfront.
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Kuala Lumpur Skyline
Clear views of the Petronas Twin Towers and Merdeka 118 shortly after departure from KUL.
Titiwangsa Range
The lush green mountain backbone of Peninsular Malaysia as the plane climbs to cruising altitude.
South China Sea
Expansive views of the deep blue sea, often dotted with remote coral atolls and fishing vessels.
Gulangyu Island
A bird's-eye view of the historic pedestrian-only island known for its colonial architecture.
Xiamen Port
One of the world's busiest container ports, showcasing massive infrastructure and shipping activity.
Xiamen Island
A dense urban layout of the Siming district as the plane descends into Gaoqi Airport.
Choose a window seat forward of the wing for unobstructed views of the KL skyline. For the approach into Xiamen, daytime flights are essential to spot the colonial architecture of Gulangyu Island. The descent often involves a sweeping turn that provides a perfect angle of the city center.
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Putrajaya
The planned administrative capital of Malaysia with its unique bridges and pink-domed mosque.
Straits of Malacca
One of the world's most vital shipping lanes, usually filled with hundreds of cargo ships.
Pahang Coastline
The white sandy beaches and turquoise waters of Malaysia's eastern coast before heading out to sea.
Kinmen Island
A fascinating view of the Taiwan-controlled Kinmen islands, situated extremely close to the Xiamen coast.
Haicang Bridge
A massive suspension bridge connecting the mainland to Xiamen island during the final approach.
Jiulong River Estuary
The meeting point of the river and the sea, creating unique sediment patterns in the water.
The right side is excellent for spotting Kinmen Island just before landing, which offers a unique look at the proximity between Taiwan-controlled territory and mainland China. On morning flights, the right side faces the sun, so afternoon or evening flights are better to avoid glare and heat.
Book Hotels in XiamenDistance: 2,996 km (1,862 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs
Departure: KUL (2.7455799579619997, 101.70999908446998)
Arrival: XMN (24.54400062561035, 118.12799835205078)
Route Type: International
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