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Our Recommendation
8.2

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior vantage point for the scenic approach into Jakarta, featuring the stunning Thousand Islands archipelago and the turquoise waters around Bangka-Belitung.

Right Side Highlights
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Bangka-Belitung Islands

Stunning vistas of white sand beaches and coral reefs surrounding these famous tin-mining islands.

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Thousand Islands

The 'Kepulauan Seribu' archipelago appears during descent, showcasing dozens of tiny emerald isles.

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Jakarta Bay

A view of the hundreds of cargo ships anchored outside the busy Tanjung Priok port.

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Jakarta Skyline

The dense skyscraper clusters of Sudirman and Thamrin are often visible during the final turn to land.

The right side is essential for the scenic arrival into CGK. Choose a seat forward of the wing to get an unobstructed view of the Thousand Islands. Mid-day flights provide the best light to see the turquoise water gradients around the reefs.

Left Side Highlights
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Borneo Rainforest

Aerial views of the dense, ancient tropical canopies across Sarawak and West Kalimantan.

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Kapuas River Delta

Observe the massive, winding brown silt patterns of Indonesia's longest river as it meets the sea.

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Pontianak Coastline

View the urban sprawl of the Equator City as the flight transitions from the Northern to Southern Hemisphere.

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Intertropical Convergence Zone

Spectacular towering cumulonimbus cloud formations common over the Borneo interior.

Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the sun over the Java Sea. Watch the GPS or flight map to identify the exact moment you cross the Equator near the West Kalimantan coast.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,536 km (954 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 3 min

Departure: BWN (4.944200038909912, 114.9280014038086)

Arrival: CGK (-6.1255698204, 106.65599823)

Route Type: International

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