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Which side of the plane to sit from Miri Airport (Miri) to Mukah Airport (Mukah)?

Our Recommendation
8.4

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a stunning vantage point of the Sarawak coastline, providing a clear view of where the emerald rainforest meets the South China Sea, alongside major landmarks like Bintulu.

Right Side Highlights
8.4
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Tusan Beach

Famous coastal stretches known for their white sand and unique rock formations along the Sibuti coast.

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Bintulu Port

A massive industrial landmark featuring one of the world's largest Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) terminals.

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South China Sea

Expansive blue views often dotted with offshore oil platforms and supply vessels.

🛶

Mukah Estuary

The final approach offers a view of the traditional fishing village and the mouth of the Mukah River.

This side is exceptional during afternoon flights for sunset views over the ocean. Keep your camera ready mid-flight to capture the scale of the Bintulu industrial complex. During the final descent, look for the transition from deep blue sea to the silt-rich brown waters of the Mukah river mouth.

Left Side Highlights
7.6
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Lambir Hills

Dense, rugged rainforest terrain situated just south of Miri, showcasing deep green canopies.

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Niah National Park

Dramatic limestone karst formations that house some of the oldest archaeological sites in Southeast Asia.

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Baram River Network

Intricate, winding brown river systems that look like giant snakes carving through the jungle.

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Pan Borneo Highway

The massive infrastructure project visible as a thin line connecting remote Sarawakian towns.

Choose this side for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the sun over the sea. Look specifically for the white limestone cliffs of Niah roughly 15 minutes after takeoff from Miri. It is the better side for photography of the deep Borneo interior and the sprawling tropical river deltas.

Top Activities in Mukah
Route Information

Distance: 264 km (164 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 26 min

Departure: MYY (4.322010040283203, 113.98699951171876)

Arrival: MKM (2.90639, 112.080002)

Route Type: Domestic

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