Aussie Group Flights Team - Around the World in 80 Flights: Kuala Lumpur to Phuket (NH)

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:airplane_departure: LEG 36 – KUALA LUMPUR → PHUKET INTL (VTSP)

Aircraft: Daher TBM 930
Altitude: 6,500 ft VFR
Distance: 455 NM
Flight Time: 1 hr 34 min
Departure: Kuala Lumpur Intl (WMKK)
Arrival: Phuket Intl (VTSP)

:compass: Route Overview

WMKK → WMPA → WMKI → WMKP → WMKA → VTST → VTSG → VTSP

  • Depart RWY 32R, climb to 6,500 ft and track northwest along the Malacca Strait.

  • Coastal run past Pangkor Island, Ipoh, and Penang Island.

  • Half‑time break: WMKP (Penang Intl) — 15 minutes.

  • Cross into Thailand near Trang (VTST).

  • Continue over Krabi (VTSG) and the Andaman Sea to Phuket Intl (VTSP).

:sunrise: Scenic Highlights

  • Pangkor Island — emerald coastline and fishing harbors.

  • Penang Bridge — visible from 6,500 ft with George Town skyline.

  • Trang & Krabi Coastline — limestone cliffs and turquoise bays.

  • Phuket Arrival — beach approach with Andaman Sea reflections.

:gear: Operational Notes

  • Cruise: 290 KTAS (TBM realistic cruise).

  • WMKK ATIS: 126.450

  • WMKP ATIS: 127.600

  • VTSP ATIS: 118.250

  • Light coastal convection possible mid‑morning.

  • Recommended departure window: 0500 AEST for sunrise over Penang.

  • Break: WMKP — 15 min regroup + screenshots.

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PLEASE NOTE: THIS INFORMATION IS FOR FLIGHT SIMULATION USE ONLY.

Regards, Paul

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Event: World in 80 Flights: Kuala Lumpur to Phuket
Sim: MSFS2024
Aircraft: TBM 850/930
Speed: 290 knots
Server: South East Asia
Sim Time: 8:00am
Route: see attached plans
Alt: 6,500'
When:  Friday 2nd October
Start: 19:00z
Duration: 1hr 40mins
Distance: 167nm

Take Off from Kuala Lumpur Intl(WMKK)
Track 323 deg to Pulau Pangkor(WMPA) 113nm
Touch and Go at Pulau Pangkor(WMPA)
Track 059 deg to Sultan Azlan Shah(WMKI) 38nm
Touch and Go at Sultan Azlan Shah(WMKI)
Track 312 deg to Penang Intl(WMKP) 66nm
Full Stop Landing at Penang Intl(WMKP) +++ 15min Break +++
Take Off from Penang Intl(WMKP)
Track 008 deg to Sultan Abdul Halim(WMKA) 55nm
Touch and Go at Sultan Abdul Halim(WMKA)
Track 330 deg to Trang(VTST) 92nm
Touch and Go at Trang(VTST)
Track 314 deg to Krabi(VTSG) 52nm
Touch and Go at Krabi(VTSG)
Track 272 deg to Phuket Intl(VTSP) 40nm
Full Stop Landing at Phuket Intl(VTSP)

Airport Details:
 
Kuala Lumpur Intl(WMKK)
Elev: 48'
RW 14L/32R Asphalt 13,195'
RW 14R/32L Asphalt 13,137'
RW 15/33 Asphalt 12,982'

Pulau Pangkor(WMPA)
Elev: 26'
RW 04/22 Asphalt 2,402'

Sultan Azlan Shah(WMKI)
Elev: 120'
RW 04/22 Asphalt 6,567'

Penang Intl(WMKP)
Elev: 9'
RW 04/22 Asphalt 1,100'

Sultan Abdul Halim(WMKA)
Elev: 11'
RW 04/22 Asphalt 8,994'

Trang(VTST)
Elev: 57'
RW 08/26 Asphalt 7,579'

Krabi(VTSG)
Elev: 63'
RW 14/32 Asphalt 9,835'

Phuket Intl(VTSP)
Elev: 19'
RW 09/27 Asphalt 9,836'
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Flight plans to support the event …

Little NavMap:

VFR Kuala Lumpur Intl - Sepang (WMKK) to Phuket Intl (VTSP).lnmpln (2.4 KB)

MSFS2024:

VFR Kuala Lumpur Intl - Sepang (WMKK) to Phuket Intl (VTSP).pln (2.2 KB)

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