Seeing Kota Kinabalu from a planeup to 6 ★
Capital of Sabah on Borneo, with 13,435-ft Mount Kinabalu rising to the northeast. Look for the islands of the marine park just offshore.
3 of our routes pass it. Malaysia · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Hong Kong to Denpasar-Bali Island: sit on the left, 145 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Denpasar-Bali Island to Seoul | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | 111 min after takeoff |
| Hong Kong to Denpasar-Bali Island | Left | 145 min after takeoff |
| Seoul to Denpasar-Bali Island | Right | 256 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day. Where the best seat for the whole flight is on the other side, you'd trade this sight for more elsewhere.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Kota Kinabalu from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (2 of 3). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Kota Kinabalu from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
Can you see Kota Kinabalu at night?
Yes, by its lights. The app scores lit places at night by how bright they are.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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Mount Kinabalu Denpasar-Bali Island (DPS) Seoul (ICN) Hong Kong (HKG) All routes