The left side wins narrowly thanks to a stronger arrival sequence — the Red Sea coastline and Jeddah's urban waterfront are more visually distinctive than the largely featureless desert on the right during descent, even though the right side has a slight edge during takeoff.
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Flight Path
Kuala Lumpur to Jeddah is 4,390 miles (7,066 km), a flight of about 8 hours 35 minutes.
Andaman Sea, Bay of Bengal, the southern tip of Sri Lanka or India's coastline near the flight path, and the open Arabian Sea before reaching the Arabian Peninsula
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from KUL
RIGHTAs the aircraft climbs out of KUL and turns onto its northwesterly routing, the right side offers a view back over the Klang Valley skyline and the green ridgeline of the Titiwangsa mountain range running along the peninsula's spine. The left side mostly shows flat agricultural land and palm plantations south of the airport.
Landing at JED
LEFTOn approach into Jeddah, the descent path tracks close to the Red Sea coastline, giving the left side clear views of the turquoise shallows, coral reef patterns, and the dense urban grid of Jeddah against the coast. The right side mostly shows featureless beige desert stretching inland toward the Hejaz foothills.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Kuala Lumpur International (KUL) to King Abdulaziz International (JED)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Kuala Lumpur to Jeddah. The left side wins narrowly thanks to a stronger arrival sequence — the Red Sea coastline and Jeddah's urban waterfront are more visually distinctive than the largely featureless desert on the right during descent, even though the right side has a slight edge during takeoff.
What can I see during takeoff from Kuala Lumpur International in Kuala Lumpur?
During takeoff from Kuala Lumpur International (KUL), sit on the Right side for the best views. As the aircraft climbs out of KUL and turns onto its northwesterly routing, the right side offers a view back over the Klang Valley skyline and the green ridgeline of the Titiwangsa mountain range running along the peninsula's spine. The left side mostly shows flat agricultural land and palm plantations south of the airport. Notable sights include: Kuala Lumpur skyline (Petronas Towers area), Titiwangsa Range, Klang Valley suburbs.
What can I see when landing at King Abdulaziz International in Jeddah?
When landing at King Abdulaziz International (JED), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into Jeddah, the descent path tracks close to the Red Sea coastline, giving the left side clear views of the turquoise shallows, coral reef patterns, and the dense urban grid of Jeddah against the coast. The right side mostly shows featureless beige desert stretching inland toward the Hejaz foothills. Notable sights include: Red Sea coastline, Jeddah corniche and city grid, coral reef shoals, coastal desert plain.
How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Jeddah?
The flight from Kuala Lumpur International (KUL) to King Abdulaziz International (JED) takes about 8 hours 35 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 4,390 miles (7,066 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Kuala Lumpur to Jeddah flight path pass over?
Andaman Sea, Bay of Bengal, the southern tip of Sri Lanka or India's coastline near the flight path, and the open Arabian Sea before reaching the Arabian Peninsula