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CGK → SRG
Which side of the plane to sit from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (Jakarta) to Achmad Yani Airport (Semarang)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular front-row seat to the volcanic backbone of Java, featuring legendary peaks like Mt. Slamet and the twin cones of Sindoro and Sumbing.
Jakarta Skyline
A sweeping view of the Sudirman Central Business District and the National Monument shortly after takeoff.
Mount Ciremai
A massive, solitary stratovolcano rising 3,078 meters near the border of West and Central Java.
Mount Slamet
The highest peak in Central Java, often exhibiting a plume of volcanic steam from its active crater.
Twin Peaks: Sindoro-Sumbing
The iconic duo of nearly identical volcanic cones standing side-by-side in the heart of the island.
Dieng Plateau
High-altitude caldera landscapes and terraced farming fields visible in the distance between the peaks.
Mount Ungaran
The final major landmark during the descent into Semarang, signaling the approach to Achmad Yani Airport.
Book a window seat behind the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the volcanoes. Aim for a flight before 09:00 AM, as clouds typically build up around the mountain peaks by midday, obscuring the dramatic volcanic topography.
Tanjung Priok Port
Bird's eye view of Indonesia's busiest shipping hub and massive container terminals during the initial climb.
Java Sea Coastline
Continuous views of the North Coast, featuring the turquoise transition from land to the vast Java Sea.
Aquaculture Ponds
Intricate geometric patterns of shrimp and fish farms dotting the coastline near Cirebon and Brebes.
Pantura Highway
The 'Great Post Road,' Java's legendary main artery, visible as it snakes along the northern shoreline.
Fishing Fleets
Traditional wooden 'perahu' boats visible as tiny specks on the calm waters approaching Semarang.
The left side is best for morning flights to see the sunlight reflecting off the Java Sea. It provides a clearer view of the shoreline and maritime activity, especially useful if you enjoy seeing the scale of industrial and coastal infrastructure.
Distance: 421 km (262 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 42 min
Departure: CGK (-6.1255698204, 106.65599823)
Arrival: SRG (-6.97273, 110.375)
Route Type: Domestic
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