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USM → KUL
Which side of the plane to sit from Samui Airport (Ko Samui) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (Kuala Lumpur)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side provides a superior vantage point for tracking the Malay Peninsula's coastline, seeing the Titiwangsa Mountains, and spotting the KL skyline on clear days.
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Samui West Coast
Beautiful views of the island's coconut-fringed beaches and the Ang Thong Marine Park in the distance.
Titiwangsa Range
The lush, forested mountain spine of Malaysia visible for much of the cruise phase.
Songkhla Lake
Spot the vast coastal lagoon system near the Thailand-Malaysia border during the mid-flight phase.
Kuala Lumpur Skyline
On clear days, the Petronas Twin Towers and KL Tower are often visible as the plane descends.
Palm Oil Estates
Intricate, geometric green patterns of Malaysia's vast agricultural plantations near the airport.
Book an afternoon or evening flight to witness spectacular sunsets over the Malay Peninsula. The right side is particularly scenic during the descent into KLIA, as it typically offers a better angle for viewing the city center and the rolling hills of the peninsula. Keep an eye out for the distinct change from the Thai coastal landscape to the dense Malaysian plantation grids.
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Koh Phangan View
Shortly after takeoff, see the neighboring island famous for its lush hills and turquoise bays.
Gulf of Thailand
Expansive views of the deep blue Gulf and scattered local fishing vessels.
Putrajaya Architecture
Aerial views of the planned city's unique bridges and the pink Putra Mosque during the KUL approach.
Morning flights are ideal on this side to avoid the harsh glare of the tropical sun. Keep your camera ready during the final 10 minutes of the flight; if the plane approaches KUL from the north, you will see the striking architecture of Putrajaya's administrative complex.
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Get eSIMs for MalaysiaDistance: 778 km (483 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 18 min
Departure: USM (9.547789573669997, 100.06199646)
Arrival: KUL (2.7455799579619997, 101.70999908446998)
Route Type: International
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