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Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior view of the iconic Guilin karst landscape immediately after takeoff and provides a dramatic perspective of the Malay Peninsula coastline and the Straits of Malacca during the final descent.

Right Side Highlights
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Li River Serpentine

The winding Li River cutting through dense karst towers, visible almost immediately after leaving KWL.

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Annamite Range

The rugged, cloud-shrouded mountain chain that forms the border between Laos and Vietnam.

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Gulf of Thailand

Clear views of the gulf's vast blue expanse as the plane transitions from Indochina to the Malay Peninsula.

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Kuala Lumpur Cityscape

On a standard approach, the iconic Petronas Twin Towers and Merdeka 118 are often visible to the west.

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Straits of Malacca

One of the world's busiest shipping lanes, dotted with cargo ships, visible during the final descent into KUL.

Sit on the right for spectacular sunset views over the Gulf of Thailand. This side is also preferred for the approach into KUL, as it typically offers a better angle of the Kuala Lumpur skyline and the bustling shipping traffic in the Straits.

Left Side Highlights
7.5
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Guangxi Karst Formations

Aerial view of the jagged limestone peaks and lush valleys surrounding Guilin shortly after departure.

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Gulf of Tonkin

Panoramic views of the turquoise waters where the coast of Southern China meets Northern Vietnam.

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Central Vietnam Coast

Dramatic views of the coastline near Da Nang and the Marble Mountains as the flight heads south.

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Con Dao Islands

Small, emerald-green islands scattered in the South China Sea off the southern tip of Vietnam.

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Pengerang Integrated Complex

The massive industrial lights and infrastructure of Johor's coast visible during night flights.

Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the harsh afternoon sun. If the flight path takes a more easterly route over the South China Sea, you will have better views of the offshore islands near the Malay Peninsula.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,653 km (1,648 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 32 min

Departure: KWL (25.21809959411621, 110.03900146484376)

Arrival: KUL (2.7455799579619997, 101.70999908446998)

Route Type: International

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