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CGK → PEN
Which side of the plane to sit from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (Jakarta) to Penang International Airport (Penang)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Thousand Islands after takeoff and the stunning coastal approach into Penang, including the iconic Second Penang Bridge.
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Thousand Islands
Beautiful coral atolls and tropical islands scattered across the Java Sea shortly after takeoff from Jakarta.
Strait of Malacca
Dozens of cargo ships dotting one of the world's most vital and busiest maritime shipping routes.
Penang Bridges
Breathtaking views of the two massive bridges connecting Penang Island to the Malaysian mainland during descent.
Georgetown
Aerial views of the skyscrapers and colonial heritage buildings of Penang's historic capital city.
Batu Ferringhi
The sandy northern coastline and luxury resorts of Penang Island visible during specific landing patterns.
The right side is essential for the scenic approach into Penang International Airport. Most flights land from the south, meaning you will see the Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge. For the best lighting and to avoid the intense afternoon glare over the Strait, choose a morning flight.
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Barisan Mountains
The dramatic volcanic range of Sumatra visible as a distant silhouette during clear weather.
River Deltas
The intricate, snake-like patterns of the Indragiri and Kampar rivers winding through the Sumatran wetlands.
Sumatran Interior
Vast expanses of tropical landscape and patterns of palm oil plantations across the island.
Sit on the left for views of the sunset if flying in the late afternoon. Watch for the Barisan Mountains on clear days, though haze from agricultural activity can sometimes obscure the view of the interior.
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Get eSIMs for MalaysiaDistance: 1,454 km (903 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 56 min
Departure: CGK (-6.1255698204, 106.65599823)
Arrival: PEN (5.297140121459961, 100.2770004272461)
Route Type: International
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