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LGK → KCH
Which side of the plane to sit from Langkawi International Airport (Langkawi) to Kuching International Airport (Kuching)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the iconic Malaysian coastline, including the Penang bridges and the lush Titiwangsa mountain range before crossing the South China Sea.
Langkawi Archipelago
Aerial views of Pulau Dayang Bunting and the southern limestone karsts of the 99-island cluster.
Penang Island & Bridges
Clear visibility of George Town's skyscrapers and both the Penang Bridge and Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge.
Titiwangsa Mountain Range
The rugged, jungle-clad spine of Peninsular Malaysia visible as the aircraft tracks south toward the South China Sea.
Kuala Lumpur Skyline
On clear days, the distant silhouettes of the Petronas Twin Towers and Merdeka 118 can be spotted in the distance.
Sarawak River Delta
An intricate network of winding chocolate-brown rivers meeting the blue sea as you approach Kuching.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh tropical sun glare. This side offers the most landmarks, specifically the transition from the Kedah coastline to the bustling urban centers of Penang. Keep your camera ready about 15-20 minutes after takeoff for the best shots of Penang Island.
Strait of Malacca
One of the world's busiest shipping lanes, often dotted with hundreds of cargo ships and oil tankers.
South China Sea
Expansive turquoise waters and isolated coral reefs visible during the mid-flight cruise over the ocean.
Mount Santubong
A dramatic, solitary peak guarding the entrance to the Sarawak River, iconic to the Kuching landscape.
Damai Peninsula
Scenic views of the coastline north of Kuching, featuring pristine beaches and the Sarawak Cultural Village area.
Kuching Wetlands
Lush mangrove forests and estuaries that serve as a natural buffer between the sea and the city.
The right side is ideal for sunset flights, as the sun dips over the Strait of Malacca. During the descent into Kuching, this side offers the most dramatic view of Mount Santubong, which is a must-see geographic landmark. If the flight path approaches from the west, the right side gets a better view of the coastal islands.
Distance: 1,295 km (805 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 44 min
Departure: LGK (6.329730033874513, 99.72869873046876)
Arrival: KCH (1.4846999645233154, 110.34700012207033)
Route Type: Domestic
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