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BTJ → CGK
Which side of the plane to sit from Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport (Banda Aceh) to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (Jakarta)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic Bukit Barisan mountain range, the massive Lake Toba caldera, and numerous active volcanoes along the Sumatran spine.
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Mount Leuser
The rugged, cloud-shrouded peaks of the UNESCO-listed Leuser Ecosystem shortly after takeoff.
Lake Toba
The spectacular sight of the world's largest volcanic lake and Samosir Island.
Mount Kerinci
Sumatra's highest peak and an active volcano standing prominently in the Bukit Barisan range.
Indian Ocean Horizon
Uninterrupted views of the deep blue ocean bordering the western edge of the island.
Krakatoa (Distant)
On clear days, the legendary Anak Krakatau can be spotted in the Sunda Strait during descent.
Ujung Kulon
The wild, forested tip of western Java visible as the plane crosses the strait.
This is the premier side for geography enthusiasts. Lake Toba appears roughly 40 minutes into the flight; ensure you are looking out then. For morning flights, this side is ideal to avoid direct sunlight. Keep your camera ready as you cross from Sumatra to Java for views of the volcanic islands in the Sunda Strait.
Book Hotels in JakartaMalacca Strait
Expansive views of one of the world's busiest shipping lanes along the eastern coast.
Medan Metropolitan Area
The sprawling urban landscape of North Sumatra visible during the first third of the flight.
Sumatran Lowlands
A patchwork of vast palm oil plantations and winding tropical river systems.
Musi River
The massive waterway snaking through South Sumatra near the city of Palembang.
Thousand Islands
The Kepulauan Seribu chain dotting the Java Sea during the final approach into Jakarta.
Choose this side for afternoon flights to keep the sun behind you. It offers better views of the vast river deltas and the coastal plains of eastern Sumatra. During the descent into CGK, you get a clearer view of the Jakarta bay area and the northern islands.
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Get eSIMs for IndonesiaDistance: 1,798 km (1,117 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 24 min
Departure: BTJ (5.5228720240100015, 95.42063713070002)
Arrival: CGK (-6.1255698204, 106.65599823)
Route Type: Domestic
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