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REP → KUL
Which side of the plane to sit from Siem Reap International Airport (Siem-reap) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (Kuala Lumpur)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the massive Tonle Sap Lake immediately after takeoff and a more dramatic perspective of the Straits of Malacca and the Klang Valley during the approach into Kuala Lumpur.
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Tonle Sap Lake
An incredible bird's-eye view of the main body of the lake and its fascinating floating villages shortly after departure.
Cardamom Mountains
Dense, emerald-green tropical rainforests covering the southwestern region of Cambodia.
Thai Islands
Distant views of islands like Koh Kood and Koh Chang near the border of Cambodia and Thailand.
Straits of Malacca
One of the world's busiest shipping lanes, filled with giant cargo ships waiting to enter local ports.
Klang Valley & Putrajaya
Views of the administrative capital's pink mosque and grand bridges, and the distant KL skyline including the Merdeka 118.
Sit on the right side to maximize your view of Tonle Sap Lake right after takeoff from REP—it is the most iconic landmark on this route. For late afternoon flights, this side offers stunning sunset views over the Straits of Malacca during the descent. Be prepared for occasional turbulence over the Gulf due to tropical weather systems.
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Southeast Tonle Sap
View of the lower basin of the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia and its surrounding wetlands.
Phu Quoc Island
On clear days, you can spot the distant silhouette of this major Vietnamese island in the Gulf of Thailand.
Gulf of Thailand
Expansive views of the deep blue waters and scattered fishing vessels during the mid-flight cruise.
Titiwangsa Mountains
The rugged, jungle-clad mountain range that forms the spine of Peninsular Malaysia as you cross into Malaysian airspace.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
A great view of the airport's unique architecture and satellite terminals if landing from the south.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the harsh tropical sun glare. As the plane descends into KUL, keep an eye out for the vast palm oil plantations that dominate the Malaysian landscape. If the flight path takes a southern approach, you may see the modern architecture of the airport's main terminal building clearly.
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Get eSIMs for MalaysiaDistance: 1,208 km (751 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 37 min
Departure: REP (13.410699844400003, 103.81300354)
Arrival: KUL (2.7455799579619997, 101.70999908446998)
Route Type: International
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