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BPN → JOG
Which side of the plane to sit from Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (Balikpapan) to Adi Sutjipto International Airport (Yogyakarta)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers the most dramatic scenery, featuring a close-up perspective of Central Java's volcanic chain, including the iconic Mount Merapi and Mount Merbabu, especially during the descent phase into Yogyakarta.
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Balikpapan Skyline
Catch a bird's-eye view of the modern urban development and the unique architecture of Sepinggan Airport.
Karimunjawa Archipelago
On clear days, look far west into the Java Sea to spot these tropical, white-sand islands.
Mount Merapi
Get a spectacular and close view of one of the world's most active and dangerous volcanoes during the approach.
Mount Merbabu
View the dormant neighbor of Merapi with its lush, green slopes and sharp ridges directly opposite the aircraft.
This is the premier side for the approach into Adisutjipto. To see Mount Merapi clearly, prioritize morning flights between 07:00 and 09:00 to avoid the convective cloud cover that typically gathers around the peaks by midday. The right side also avoids the direct glare of the sun during afternoon flights heading southwest towards Yogyakarta.
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Balikpapan Bay
View the heavy industrial oil refineries and shipping docks of East Kalimantan immediately after takeoff.
Makassar Strait
Watch the transition from the turquoise coastal waters of Borneo to the deep blue of the open sea.
Mount Lawu
Spot the majestic 3,265m peak on the horizon as you cross the coastline into the Java landmass.
Central Java Coastline
Detailed views of the intricate rice paddies and coastal villages near the Rembang and Tuban regions.
Choose the left side for morning departures to catch the sunrise reflecting off the Makassar Strait. This side is also the better choice for viewing the vast oil and gas infrastructure of the Balikpapan region shortly after takeoff. During the descent, keep your eyes on the eastern horizon to see the massive profile of Mount Lawu.
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Get eSIMs for IndonesiaDistance: 1,019 km (633 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 22 min
Departure: BPN (-1.2682700157200002, 116.893997192)
Arrival: JOG (-7.788179874420166, 110.43199920654295)
Route Type: Domestic
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