LBU

Best window seat at Labuan

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Pick the window seat with the view. 13,500 routes answered — landmarks, coastlines and cities, wing by wing.

Taking offRIGHT

Brunei Bay, Muara coastline, Labuan Island's southern and eastern shores

LandingRIGHT

Labuan Island's central plateau and forested interior, Brunei Bay to the east and south, the Malaysian coastline of Sarawak to the southwest

🛫 Taking Off from Labuan (LBU)

Best sideRight
WhyRunway 14 departs toward the southeast, and the right side offers views of Brunei Bay and the Brunei coastline as the aircraft climbs. The left side faces inland toward Sarawak's interior, which offers less distinctive geography during the initial climb-out.
Look forBrunei Bay, Muara coastline (Brunei), Labuan Island's southern and eastern shores, Sarawak interior forest canopy

🛬 Landing at Labuan (LBU)

Best sideRight
WhyLanding on Runway 14 (southeast heading) means the aircraft approaches from the northwest, placing Labuan Island's interior and the Brunei coastline to the right. The right side offers views of the island's terrain, vegetation, and the surrounding Brunei Bay waters during final approach.
Look forLabuan Island's central plateau and forested interior, Brunei Bay to the east and south, the Malaysian coastline of Sarawak to the southwest, scattered smaller islands in Brunei Bay

Labuan Airport is a small regional airport with a single runway and a modest terminal, primarily serving domestic flights connecting to Kota Kinabalu and other parts of Sabah and Sarawak.

⛰️ Elevation102 ft
🛫 Runways1 (14/32)
✈️ HubMASwings
📍 NearbyBWN 33 miLMN 38 miBKI 70 miMZV 92 mi

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About This Airport

Which side of the plane has the best views at Labuan (LBU)?

At Labuan in Labuan: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Brunei Bay, Muara coastline (Brunei), Labuan Island's southern and eastern shores, Sarawak interior forest canopy.

What can I see during takeoff from Labuan in Labuan?

When taking off from Labuan (LBU), sit on the Right side for the best views. Runway 14 departs toward the southeast, and the right side offers views of Brunei Bay and the Brunei coastline as the aircraft climbs. The left side faces inland toward Sarawak's interior, which offers less distinctive geography during the initial climb-out. Notable sights include: Brunei Bay, Muara coastline (Brunei), Labuan Island's southern and eastern shores, Sarawak interior forest canopy.

What can I see when landing at Labuan in Labuan?

When landing at Labuan (LBU), sit on the Right side for the best views. Landing on Runway 14 (southeast heading) means the aircraft approaches from the northwest, placing Labuan Island's interior and the Brunei coastline to the right. The right side offers views of the island's terrain, vegetation, and the surrounding Brunei Bay waters during final approach. Notable sights include: Labuan Island's central plateau and forested interior, Brunei Bay to the east and south, the Malaysian coastline of Sarawak to the southwest, scattered smaller islands in Brunei Bay.

What factors affect the best window seat at Labuan?

The best window seat at Labuan (LBU) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around Labuan (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.