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Our Recommendation
7.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side is generally superior for this route as it offers the best chance to glimpse the Kuala Lumpur skyline and the lush Malaysian coastline during the descent, while avoiding the direct glare of the sun on morning flights.

Left Side Highlights
7.5
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Tiruchirappalli Cityscape

Immediate views of the Kaveri River and the historic Rockfort Temple complex shortly after takeoff from TRZ.

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Bay of Bengal Crossing

A vast expanse of deep blue water, often featuring dramatic tropical cloud formations and weather patterns mid-flight.

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Selangor Coastline

The scenic transition from the turquoise sea to the dense green mangroves of the Malaysian coast during initial descent.

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Kuala Lumpur Skyline

On clear days and specific approach patterns, the Petronas Twin Towers and TRX are visible in the distance to the north.

Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight. During the descent into KUL, keep your camera ready as the plane often banks, providing a wide-angle view of the Malaysian peninsula's western edge and the Klang Valley.

Right Side Highlights
6.8
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Vedaranyam Wetlands

The unique salt pans and wildlife sanctuary areas near Point Calimere as you exit the Indian mainland.

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Strait of Malacca

One of the world's busiest shipping lanes; look for the hundreds of cargo ships and tankers queued up near the horizon.

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Sumatran Silhouette

On exceptionally clear days, the distant mountains of Aceh and North Sumatra, Indonesia, can be seen across the strait.

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Sepang Oil Palm Estates

A bird's-eye view of the perfectly geometric patterns formed by Malaysia's vast palm oil plantations surrounding the airport.

The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Strait of Malacca. It is also the best side for spotting the heavy maritime traffic that defines this region's importance to global trade.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,689 km (1,671 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 35 min

Departure: TRZ (10.765399932861328, 78.70970153808594)

Arrival: KUL (2.7455799579619997, 101.70999908446998)

Route Type: International

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