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BDJ → SUB
Which side of the plane to sit from Syamsudin Noor Airport (Banjarmasin) to Juanda International Airport (Surabaya)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior visual experience, featuring the urban layout of Banjarmasin upon departure and a breathtaking panoramic view of East Java's volcanic peaks during the descent into Surabaya.
Banjarmasin Cityscape
Clear views of the 'City of a Thousand Rivers' and its unique urban water-based infrastructure shortly after takeoff.
Madura Salt Pans
Geometric, multicolored patches along the coastline of Madura Island where salt is traditionally harvested.
East Java Volcanoes
On clear days, the silhouettes of Mount Bromo, Mount Semeru, and Mount Arjuno dominate the southern horizon.
Surabaya Skyline
A grand view of Indonesia's second-largest city, showcasing its dense high-rises and urban sprawl.
Book an early morning flight (before 09:00 AM) for the best chance to see the volcanoes before they are obscured by afternoon clouds. During the rainy season (November-March), choose this side to watch dramatic lightning storms that often form over the Java Sea in the late afternoon.
Barito River Delta
Witness the intricate network of the Barito River and its various tributaries as you depart from South Kalimantan.
Java Sea Crossing
A vast expanse of turquoise water, often dotted with traditional fishing vessels and large cargo ships.
Suramadu Bridge
On the final approach, look for the iconic bridge connecting Java and Madura stretching across the strait.
Tanjung Perak Port
A bird's-eye view of one of Indonesia's most critical maritime hubs with hundreds of docked ships.
Choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat distortion. This side is particularly interesting during midday flights when the water depth changes in the Java Sea are most visible through color variations.
Distance: 489 km (304 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 49 min
Departure: BDJ (-3.4423599243164062, 114.76300048828124)
Arrival: SUB (-7.379829883575439, 112.78700256347656)
Route Type: Domestic
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