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CGK → PDG
Which side of the plane to sit from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (Jakarta) to Minangkabau International Airport (Padang)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a spectacular front-row seat to the Bukit Barisan mountain range, featuring Indonesia's highest volcanoes and lush rainforest canopies.
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Mount Kerinci
The highest volcano in Indonesia, often seen rising majestically above the cloud layer.
Bukit Barisan Range
The dramatic 'Backbone of Sumatra' mountain range stretching across the horizon.
Sumatran Rainforests
Dense, vibrant green canopies of the Kerinci Seblat National Park.
Lake Singkarak
A massive, beautiful tectonic lake visible during the approach into Minangkabau Airport.
Mount Marapi
One of Sumatra's most active volcanoes, frequently venting steam near the end of the route.
Sit on the right for morning flights (typically 07:00-10:00) to see the mountains illuminated by the early sun. This side offers the most landmarks, but clouds often build up over the peaks after midday, potentially obscuring the view.
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Visible in the Sunda Strait shortly after departure if the flight path tracks slightly west.
Indian Ocean
Vast, uninterrupted views of the deep blue horizon and the breaking waves along the Sumatran coast.
Mentawai Islands
Distant glimpses of the famous surf islands silhouetted against the ocean during the descent.
Bengkulu Coastline
Observation of the rugged western coastline where the mountains meet the sea.
The left side is ideal for sunset flights to Padang, providing a dramatic view of the sun dipping into the Indian Ocean. Morning flights on this side may suffer from heavy glare from the water's surface.
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Get eSIMs for IndonesiaDistance: 923 km (574 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 32 min
Departure: CGK (-6.1255698204, 106.65599823)
Arrival: PDG (-0.786917, 100.280998)
Route Type: Domestic
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