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Our Recommendation
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Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a superior view of the Pearl River Delta during takeoff and the stunning Thousand Islands archipelago upon the descent into Jakarta.

Left Side Highlights
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Pearl River Delta

Aerial views of the sprawling urban clusters of Guangzhou, Dongguan, and Shenzhen shortly after takeoff.

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South China Sea

Deep blue oceanic vistas punctuated by remote atolls and busy international shipping lanes.

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Belitung Island

Beautiful views of the white sand coastlines and turquoise waters of Belitung as the flight nears the Java Sea.

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Thousand Islands

A spectacular chain of tropical islands known as Kepulauan Seribu scattered across the sea just north of Jakarta.

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Port of Tanjung Priok

The massive scale of Indonesia's busiest seaport and the northern Jakarta coastline during final approach.

Book a window seat on the left for daytime flights to witness the tropical island chains. During the final 20 minutes of flight, keep your camera ready for the Kepulauan Seribu. Morning flights offer the best lighting to avoid the harsh glare of the afternoon sun over the water.

Right Side Highlights
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Hainan Island

The eastern coastline of China's 'Hawaii' is often visible depending on the specific air corridor assigned.

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Central Vietnam Coast

Rugged coastlines and mountain ranges near Da Nang and Nha Trang may be visible on more westerly routes.

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Bangka Island

Distinctive views of the island's landscape, including large-scale tin mining pits and coastal wetlands.

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Sumatran Rainforests

The dense green expanse of South Sumatra's lowlands as the aircraft prepares for its cross-sea hop to Java.

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Mount Salak & Gede

On clear days, the silhouette of West Java's massive volcanoes can be seen towering in the distance south of the airport.

The right side is ideal for catching glimpses of the Vietnamese coast and the large island of Bangka. If flying during sunset, this side provides a dramatic view of the sun dipping into the horizon over the Sumatran jungles. Check the weather for Jakarta; clear skies are necessary to spot the inland volcanoes.

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Route Information

Distance: 3,361 km (2,088 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 57 min

Departure: CAN (23.39240074157715, 113.29900360107422)

Arrival: CGK (-6.1255698204, 106.65599823)

Route Type: International

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