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TPE → KUL
Which side of the plane to sit from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (Taipei) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (Kuala Lumpur)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic Central Mountain Range of Taiwan during departure and the impressive Kuala Lumpur skyline upon arrival.
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Taiwan Central Mountains
Breathtaking views of Taiwan's rugged interior spine including Yushan peak shortly after takeoff.
West Coast Urban Belt
Panoramic views of Taichung, Tainan, and the massive industrial harbor of Kaohsiung.
Kenting National Park
The lush tropical southern tip of Taiwan where the Pacific meets the South China Sea.
Titiwangsa Range
The dense, green mountain spine of Peninsular Malaysia visible during the initial descent.
KL City Center
Frequent approach patterns offer views of the Petronas Twin Towers and Merdeka 118.
Choose a window seat forward of the wing for the clearest views of Taiwan's mountains. On morning flights, the sun will be behind you, providing excellent lighting for photography of the Taiwanese coastline and the Malaysian highlands.
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Taiwan Strait
Observe the turquoise waters and busy maritime traffic separating Taiwan from mainland China.
Penghu Islands
A beautiful volcanic archipelago visible approximately 20-30 minutes after departure from TPE.
South China Sea Sunset
On late afternoon flights, this side provides spectacular unobstructed views of the sunset over the horizon.
Straits of Malacca
Watch one of the world's busiest shipping lanes filled with massive container ships near the end of the flight.
Selangor Shoreline
Detailed views of Malaysian mangroves and coastal villages during the final approach into KUL.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the South China Sea. Keep a close watch about 20 minutes after takeoff for the distinctive shapes of the Penghu Islands. Use a polarising filter to cut through sea haze for better photos of the shipping lanes.
Book Hotels in Kuala LumpurDistance: 3,246 km (2,017 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 49 min
Departure: TPE (25.0777, 121.233002)
Arrival: KUL (2.7455799579619997, 101.70999908446998)
Route Type: International
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