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BPN → BDJ
Which side of the plane to sit from Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (Balikpapan) to Syamsudin Noor Airport (Banjarmasin)?
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.
Meratus Mountains
The scenic mountain range that forms the backbone of South Kalimantan, covered in dense rainforest.
Open-Pit Mines
Massive, colorful industrial landscapes that show the scale of the region's coal mining industry.
Barito River
One of Indonesia's longest rivers, appearing as a massive brown serpent winding through the landscape.
Peat Swamp Forests
Vast stretches of wetlands and primary jungle typical of the Kalimantan interior.
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.
Makassar Strait
Expansive views of the deep blue waters separating the islands of Borneo and Sulawesi.
Adang Bay
A large coastal inlet near Tanah Grogot known for its intricate mangrove ecosystems.
Coastal Villages
Clusters of traditional stilt houses visible along the shoreline of the Paser Regency.
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.
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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