Seeing Malacca from a plane
A spice port seized by the Portuguese in 1511, then by the Dutch and the British. Look for land reclaimed out into the Strait of Malacca and the river through the old town.
2 of our routes pass it. Malaysia · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Singapore to Kuala Lumpur: sit on the left, 19 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Kuala Lumpur to Singapore | Right the other side is usually better on this route | 9 min after takeoff |
| Singapore to Kuala Lumpur | Left | 19 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Malacca from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (1 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Malacca from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
Can you see Malacca 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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