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PEK → KUL
Which side of the plane to sit from Beijing Capital International Airport (Beijing) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (Kuala Lumpur)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a more diverse visual experience, featuring the rugged mountains of Southern China, the scenic coastline of Central Vietnam, and a dramatic approach over the Titiwangsa Mountains of Malaysia.
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Mount Tai
One of China's most sacred peaks located in Shandong province.
Nanling Mountains
Dramatic, misty mountain ranges dividing Central and Southern China.
Central Vietnam Coast
Stunning views of the Da Nang coastline and the Marble Mountains if the path hugs the coast.
Mekong Delta
The intricate network of rivers and green rice paddies in Southern Vietnam.
Titiwangsa Range
The dense rainforest-covered mountain spine of the Malay Peninsula during descent.
Kuala Lumpur Skyline
On specific arrival patterns, a distant view of the Petronas Towers and KL Tower.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid direct glare from the sun while seeing the terrain. Keep your camera ready as you pass over Central Vietnam, as the contrast between the green mountains and the turquoise sea is spectacular. In the final 30 minutes, watch for the vast palm oil plantations and rainforests of Malaysia.
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Bohai Bay
Initial views of the coastline as the plane departs the Beijing-Tianjin corridor.
Yangtze River Delta
The massive urban sprawl and light patterns of the Shanghai and Suzhou region.
Taiwan Strait
Blue waters and occasional views of small islands along the Fujian coast.
Pacific Sunrise
On red-eye flights, this side catches the sun rising over the East China Sea.
Anambas Islands
Remote Indonesian atolls visible in the South China Sea before entering Malaysian airspace.
Sit on the left for night flights to enjoy the glittering lights of China's eastern megacities. During early morning arrivals into KUL, this side provides the best sunrise views over the water. It is generally quieter visually during the mid-flight cruise over the open sea.
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Get eSIMs for MalaysiaDistance: 4,413 km (2,742 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 12 min
Departure: PEK (40.0801010131836, 116.58499908447266)
Arrival: KUL (2.7455799579619997, 101.70999908446998)
Route Type: International
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