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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a front-row seat to the spectacular volcanic landscape of East Java, including the iconic Mount Bromo, followed by a scenic approach over the Bali Sea into Ngurah Rai.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Gulf of Thailand Islands

Aerial views of the turquoise waters and scattered islands of the Gulf shortly after departure from Bangkok.

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Belitung Island

Clear views of the pristine white sand beaches and granite rock formations of Belitung as you cross the Java Sea.

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Mount Bromo & Semeru

The dramatic volcanic peaks of the Tengger massif and the active Mount Semeru dominate the skyline in East Java.

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Madura Strait

Dense maritime traffic and the Suramadu Bridge connecting Surabaya to Madura Island are visible during the descent.

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Bali North Coast

Stunning vistas of the Balinese coastline and the calm waters of the Bali Sea during the final approach phase.

Choose a seat in front of or well behind the wing for the best photography of East Java's volcanoes. Most BKK-DPS flights depart in the morning, so expect the sun to be on this side initially; however, the lighting over the volcanoes in the late morning is often spectacular.

Right Side Highlights
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Malay Peninsula

View the rugged, jungle-clad mountains of Southern Thailand and the northern tip of Malaysia.

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Sumatran Coast

The dense tropical rainforests and vast river systems of Eastern Sumatra are visible across the Malacca Strait.

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Jakarta Metro Area

On clear days, the massive urban sprawl of the Indonesian capital can be seen along the northern coast of Java.

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Central Java Volcanoes

Distant views of major peaks like Mount Merapi and Mount Sumbing as the flight tracks along the Java coastline.

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Indian Ocean Horizon

Expansive views of the deep blue Indian Ocean as the aircraft prepares for its turn into Denpasar.

The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as it avoids direct sunlight. It provides a broader perspective of the Indonesian archipelago's scale and the dense population centers along Java's northern corridor.

Top Activities in Denpasar
Route Information

Distance: 2,959 km (1,839 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 57 min

Departure: BKK (13.681099891662598, 100.74700164794922)

Arrival: DPS (-8.7481698989868, 115.16699981689)

Route Type: International

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