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CGK → PER
Which side of the plane to sit from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (Jakarta) to Perth International Airport (Perth)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is generally superior for the stunning Western Australian coastal approach and spectacular Indian Ocean sunsets on afternoon flights.
Indian Ocean Sunset
On late afternoon departures, enjoy a long, unobstructed golden hour as the sun dips below the ocean horizon.
Gascoyne Coastline
Potential views of the Ningaloo Reef region where the red desert sands meet the turquoise Indian Ocean.
Rottnest Island
Often visible during the final approach, showing its distinct salt lakes and surrounding coral reefs.
Perth Northern Beaches
A beautiful panorama of the white sand coastline stretching from Hillarys down to Cottesloe.
Fremantle Port
Bird's-eye view of the historic port city and the mouth of the Swan River during the landing pattern.
The right side is the 'sunset side' for the majority of CGK-PER flights. If landing from the north (Runway 21), this side offers the most iconic views of the Perth coastline and Rottnest Island. Check the weather; if the 'Fremantle Doctor' breeze is blowing, your descent will likely offer clear, turbulence-free coastal views.
Javanese Volcanoes
Aerial views of Mount Salak and the Gede-Pangrango peaks shortly after takeoff from Jakarta.
Java South Coast
The dramatic transition from the lush green landscape of Java to the deep blue of the Indian Ocean.
Ocean Sunrise
On overnight 'red-eye' flights, this side provides a front-row seat to the sun rising over the horizon.
WA Wheatbelt
As the plane descends, the vast, geometric patterns of Western Australia's agricultural heartland become visible.
Darling Scarp
The ancient escarpment that forms the eastern boundary of the Swan Coastal Plain near Perth.
Select a seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze when photographing the Javanese volcanoes. For morning arrivals, keep your window shade partially down to manage the bright glare of the rising sun while still enjoying the descent over the Darling Scarp.
Distance: 3,029 km (1,882 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 34 min
Departure: CGK (-6.1255698204, 106.65599823)
Arrival: PER (-31.94029998779297, 115.96700286865234)
Route Type: International
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