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BKS → CGK
Which side of the plane to sit from Fatmawati Soekarno Airport (Bengkulu) to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (Jakarta)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is significantly more scenic, offering views of the Bukit Barisan mountain range in Sumatra, the iconic Anak Krakatau volcano in the Sunda Strait, and the idyllic Thousand Islands during the descent into Jakarta.
Bukit Barisan Mountains
The rugged volcanic spine of Sumatra visible shortly after departing Fatmawati Soekarno Airport.
Anak Krakatau
The famous active volcano situated in the middle of the Sunda Strait, often trailing a plume of smoke.
Sunda Strait Traffic
A bird's eye view of the busy maritime corridor connecting the Indian Ocean to the Java Sea.
Kepulauan Seribu
The Thousand Islands archipelago, featuring coral reefs and turquoise waters just north of Jakarta.
Jakarta Skyline
The massive urban sprawl and skyscrapers of the Indonesian capital during the final approach.
This is the premier side for photography. Morning flights (07:00-10:00) offer the crispest visibility of the mountains and Krakatau before clouds build up. During the descent, the right side often provides a sweeping view of the Tanjung Priok port and the city center.
Indian Ocean Horizon
Uninterrupted views of the vast Indian Ocean as you depart from the coastline of Bengkulu.
Ujung Kulon National Park
The westernmost tip of Java, home to dense rainforests and the endangered Javan rhino.
Banten Bay
Observation of various cargo ships and tankers anchored in the waters north of Serang as you approach the capital.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to witness the sun setting over the Indian Ocean. On clear days, keep an eye out for the remote Enggano Island far to the south shortly after take-off.
Distance: 540 km (336 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 54 min
Departure: BKS (-3.8637, 102.338997)
Arrival: CGK (-6.1255698204, 106.65599823)
Route Type: Domestic
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