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PEN → KUL
Which side of the plane to sit from Penang International Airport (Penang) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (Kuala Lumpur)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most iconic views of the Penang bridges during departure and the spectacular Kuala Lumpur skyline and Putrajaya architecture during the descent.
Penang Island
Aerial views of the Bayan Lepas industrial zone and the hilly interior of the island immediately after takeoff.
Second Penang Bridge
A clear view of the 24km long Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge stretching across the sea.
Titiwangsa Mountains
The dense, cloud-covered mountain range forming the backbone of Peninsular Malaysia to the east.
KL City Skyline
On approach, look for the Petronas Twin Towers and Merdeka 118 standing tall against the horizon.
Putrajaya Landmarks
Spot the pink-domed Putra Mosque and the green-domed Prime Minister's office just before landing.
Sit on the left for the best orientation to see the KL skyline during descent. Morning flights offer the best lighting as the sun rises over the mountains on this side, though it can be bright.
Strait of Malacca
Watch one of the world's busiest shipping lanes, dotted with massive cargo ships and tankers.
Pangkor Island
In clear weather, the outlines of Pulau Pangkor and the Perak coastline are often visible mid-flight.
Mangrove Coastlines
The intricate patterns of the Selangor coastline's river mouths and mangrove forests.
Port Klang
The massive cranes and infrastructure of Malaysia's primary seaport during the southern descent.
Ocean Sunset
Late afternoon and evening flights offer stunning sunsets reflecting off the Andaman Sea.
The right side is perfect for sunset enthusiasts on late-day flights. It also avoids the direct morning sun, making it a cooler and more comfortable choice for early departures.
Distance: 325 km (202 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 33 min
Departure: PEN (5.297140121459961, 100.2770004272461)
Arrival: KUL (2.7455799579619997, 101.70999908446998)
Route Type: Domestic
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