Seeing Kuala Lumpur from a planeup to 8 ★
The 1,483-ft Petronas Towers were the world's tallest buildings from 1998 to 2004, and Merdeka 118 now tops them. The name means muddy confluence; look for the twin silver spires among green hills.
2 of our routes pass it. Malaysia · rated 8 of 10
The easy pick
Singapore to Malé: sit on the right, 29 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore to Malé | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 29 min after takeoff |
| Singapore to Kuala Lumpur | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the way down |
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 Kuala Lumpur from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (2 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Kuala Lumpur from a plane?
Near the airport, on the climb or on the way down, and mid-flight on longer routes: see the table for each route.
Can you see Kuala Lumpur 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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