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Our Recommendation
7.8

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior view of Borneo's rugged interior, featuring the lush Meratus Mountains and the vast Barito River network during the approach into Banjarmasin.

Right Side Highlights
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Meratus Mountains

The scenic mountain range that forms the backbone of South Kalimantan, covered in dense rainforest.

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Open-Pit Mines

Massive, colorful industrial landscapes that show the scale of the region's coal mining industry.

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Barito River

One of Indonesia's longest rivers, appearing as a massive brown serpent winding through the landscape.

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Peat Swamp Forests

Vast stretches of wetlands and primary jungle typical of the Kalimantan interior.

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Banjarmasin Suburbs

Detailed views of the 'City of a Thousand Rivers' and its intricate canal networks upon descent.

Book a window seat on the right for morning flights to get the best lighting on the Meratus peaks. Keep your camera ready during the final 15 minutes of the flight as the plane maneuvers over the Barito River for landing at BDJ.

Left Side Highlights
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Makassar Strait

Expansive views of the deep blue waters separating the islands of Borneo and Sulawesi.

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Adang Bay

A large coastal inlet near Tanah Grogot known for its intricate mangrove ecosystems.

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Coastal Villages

Clusters of traditional stilt houses visible along the shoreline of the Paser Regency.

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Tropical Cloudscapes

Dramatic towering cumulus clouds frequently form over the warm waters of the strait.

Choose this side for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh western sun. It is particularly scenic during the first half of the flight when the plane hugs the coastline before turning inland towards Banjarmasin.

Top Activities in Banjarmasin
Route Information

Distance: 338 km (210 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 34 min

Departure: BPN (-1.2682700157200002, 116.893997192)

Arrival: BDJ (-3.4423599243164062, 114.76300048828124)

Route Type: Domestic

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