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CGKPER

Our Recommendation
8.5

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.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Indian Ocean Sunset

On late afternoon departures, enjoy a long, unobstructed golden hour as the sun dips below the ocean horizon.

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Gascoyne Coastline

Potential views of the Ningaloo Reef region where the red desert sands meet the turquoise Indian Ocean.

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Rottnest Island

Often visible during the final approach, showing its distinct salt lakes and surrounding coral reefs.

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Perth Northern Beaches

A beautiful panorama of the white sand coastline stretching from Hillarys down to Cottesloe.

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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.

Left Side Highlights
7.5
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Javanese Volcanoes

Aerial views of Mount Salak and the Gede-Pangrango peaks shortly after takeoff from Jakarta.

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Java South Coast

The dramatic transition from the lush green landscape of Java to the deep blue of the Indian Ocean.

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Ocean Sunrise

On overnight 'red-eye' flights, this side provides a front-row seat to the sun rising over the horizon.

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WA Wheatbelt

As the plane descends, the vast, geometric patterns of Western Australia's agricultural heartland become visible.

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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.

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Route Information

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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