BPN → TRK

Mahakam River Delta

A sprawling network of fan-like distributaries and mangrove islands creating a complex water maze.

Samarinda Vicinity

Views of the provincial capital and the winding Mahakam river as it heads inland.

Open-Pit Coal Mines

Large-scale industrial scars in the landscape showing the region's significant mining activity.

Borneo Rainforest

Vast stretches of tropical canopy and rugged inland terrain characteristic of East Kalimantan.

Tanjung Selor

The administrative heart of North Kalimantan visible just before the descent into Tarakan.

Makassar Strait

The deep blue waters separating Borneo from Sulawesi, often dotted with cargo ships.

Offshore Platforms

Oil and gas rigs visible in the waters near Balikpapan, a hub for the energy industry.

Bontang Industrial Zone

The massive LNG facilities and industrial plants along the coastline.

Coastal Lagoons

Shallow turquoise waters and coral fringes visible as the plane hugs the shoreline.

Tarakan Island

A full view of the island's coastline during the final approach into Juwata Airport.