{"id":381,"date":"2024-02-01T14:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-01T06:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/?p=381"},"modified":"2024-02-01T14:24:20","modified_gmt":"2024-02-01T06:24:20","slug":"window-seat-sabah","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/window-seat-sabah\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Window Seats for Sabah’s Scenic Views In-Flight"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Sabah, often referred to as the land below the wind<\/em>, is a mesmerizing mountainous state in Malaysia. Its breathtaking landscapes are easily recognised from the planes soaring through the skies. Even on short flights from Kota Kinabalu City (KK) to destinations like Sandakan, Tawau, and Lahad Datu, which take less than an hour, the journey is an exhilarating experience from takeoff to landing, offering a plethora of sights to behold. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Route map of domestic flights in Sabah, from Kota Kinabalu City to Sandakan, Lahad Datu and Tawau, and the landmarks and towns that they pass through. The actual paths are not necessary a straight line.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The side of the plane you select, whether right or left, determines your in-flight views.<\/strong> Below are the routes starting from Kota Kinabalu City (KK), so consider this guide when choosing your window seat. If you’re heading to KK, opt for the opposite side for optimal views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The left-side view of the KK to Sandakan flight provides the closest vantage point to Mount Kinabalu<\/a><\/strong>, Malaysia’s highest mountain, and the town of Kundasang<\/strong> at its foothill during domestic flights. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The best aerial view of Mount Kinabalu and Kundasang town can be seen from the planes flying between Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As your plane approaches Sandakan city, the left side also affords a superior view of the Kinabatangan floodplains<\/strong>, recognized as the largest RAMSAR site in Malaysia\u2014a wetland celebrated for its ecological and biodiversity significance. On the return journey from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu, make sure to switch to the right side for the optimal view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n