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CGK β KDI
Which side of the plane to sit from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (Jakarta) to Wolter Monginsidi Airport (Kendari)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point of Java's volcanic 'Ring of Fire' during the cruise phase and provides superior views of the Muna and Buton island archipelagos during the approach to Kendari.
Jakarta Skyline
Capture the sprawling urban landscape of the capital and the Monas monument during the initial climb.
Javanese Volcanoes
Peer southward to see the iconic peaks of Mount Merapi, Lawu, and potentially Bromo-Semeru rising above the clouds.
Muna and Buton Islands
As the flight nears Kendari, enjoy breathtaking views of the labyrinthine channels and coral reefs surrounding these large islands.
Sulawesi Highlands
The final approach offers a view of the dense, mist-covered rainforests and jagged ridges of the Southeast Sulawesi peninsula.
The right side is the 'volcano side' for the first half of the flight. Book an 'A' or 'F' window seat away from the wing (rows 6-10 or 20-25) for unobstructed photography of the Javanese peaks and the complex island geography near Kendari.
Thousand Islands
Shortly after takeoff from CGK, look out for the scattered emerald islets of the Kepulauan Seribu dotting the Java Sea.
Java Sea Expanse
A vast stretch of turquoise water where you can often spot large cargo ships and traditional fishing vessels.
Tolo Bay Coastline
During the final descent, the rugged northern coastline of Southeast Sulawesi reveals hidden white sand beaches.
Sit on the left if you prefer the serene blue of the ocean. For the best lighting, morning flights are ideal as the sun will be behind the plane, illuminating the coastal features of Sulawesi without glare.
Distance: 1,760 km (1,094 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 21 min
Departure: CGK (-6.1255698204, 106.65599823)
Arrival: KDI (-4.081610202789307, 122.41799926757812)
Route Type: Domestic
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