Loading map...
BPN → SUB
Which side of the plane to sit from Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (Balikpapan) to Juanda International Airport (Surabaya)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is superior for this route as it offers the iconic view of the Suramadu Bridge and the Madura Strait during the final approach into Surabaya.
Search flights from BPN to SUB
Balikpapan Bay
View of the industrial coastline and oil refineries of East Kalimantan immediately after takeoff.
Masalembu Islands
Small, isolated coral islands visible in the middle of the Java Sea during cruise altitude.
Madura Coastline
The northern limestone cliffs and sandy beaches of Madura Island as the plane begins its descent.
Suramadu Bridge
A stunning aerial perspective of Indonesia's longest bridge connecting Surabaya to Madura.
Tanjung Perak
The bustling maritime activity of one of Southeast Asia's major ports during the final glide.
For the best experience, book a morning flight to avoid the afternoon haze common over the Java Sea. The Suramadu Bridge is best seen during the final 10 minutes of flight; ensure your window is clean as the descent through the humid coastal air can cause fogging. If flying at night, the lights of the bridge and the Surabaya waterfront are spectacular.
Get eSIMs for Indonesia
Get eSIMs for Indonesia
Kalimantan Delta
Intricate river systems and mangrove forests along the southern tip of Borneo.
Gresik Industrial Zone
Large-scale salt pans, factories, and the massive Gresik power plant complex along the coast.
East Java Volcanoes
Distant but majestic views of Mount Arjuno-Welirang and the smoking peak of Semeru on clear days.
Surabaya Cityscape
The sprawling urban density of Indonesia's second-largest city stretching toward the horizon.
The right side is excellent for volcano spotting. On clear mornings, you can see the volcanic backbone of East Java. Keep an eye out for the 'Lusi' mudflow site in Sidoarjo shortly before landing, which appears as a large grey expanse to the south of the airport approach path.
Book Hotels in SurabayaDistance: 818 km (508 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 22 min
Departure: BPN (-1.2682700157200002, 116.893997192)
Arrival: SUB (-7.379829883575439, 112.78700256347656)
Route Type: Domestic
Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.