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LWY → BKI
Which side of the plane to sit from Lawas Airport (Lawas) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (Kota Kinabalu)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a dramatic panoramic view of the Crocker Range and the iconic silhouette of Mount Kinabalu, the highest peak in Southeast Asia, which dominates the horizon on clear days.
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Mount Kinabalu
The majestic granite peaks of Borneo's highest mountain visible in the distance to the northeast.
Crocker Range
The rugged, jungle-clad mountain spine of Sabah runs parallel to the flight path.
Padas River
Watch the silt-rich, winding brown waters of the Padas River carving through the dense jungle.
Sabah Rainforest
A vast expanse of tropical canopy covering the foothills of the interior.
Beaufort Town
A bird's-eye view of the small riverside towns that dot the landscape between Lawas and KK.
Morning flights are highly recommended to see Mount Kinabalu before the clouds roll in, usually by 10:00 AM. Since this route often uses the DHC-6 Twin Otter, the low cruising altitude makes for exceptional photography of the mountain terrain.
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South China Sea Coastline
Exquisite views of the turquoise coastline and the edge of the continental shelf.
Labuan Island
On clear days, the offshore federal territory of Labuan is visible to the west.
Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park
As you descend into BKI, see the cluster of tropical islands including Gaya and Sapi.
Kota Kinabalu Waterfront
A great perspective of the city's coastal developments and harbor before landing.
Choose the left side for spectacular sunsets if flying in the late afternoon. This side also provides the best view of the marine park islands during the final approach into BKI when the wind is from the north.
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Get eSIMs for MalaysiaDistance: 140 km (87 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 14 min
Departure: LWY (4.84917, 115.407997)
Arrival: BKI (5.9372100830078125, 116.0510025024414)
Route Type: Domestic
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