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CGK → XMN
Which side of the plane to sit from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (Jakarta) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (Xiamen)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side provides a superior perspective of the Jakarta skyline upon departure and an exceptional view of the Xiamen coastal landscape, including the famous Gulangyu Island and the modern skyline, during the final approach over the Taiwan Strait.
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Jakarta City Center
A panoramic view of the Monas monument and the dense skyscraper clusters of Central Jakarta during initial climb.
Tanjung Priok
The massive shipping terminals and colorful container stacks of Indonesia's busiest seaport.
South China Sea Reefs
Remote coral atolls and turquoise lagoons visible while cruising over the deep blue waters between Borneo and China.
Gulangyu Island
The pedestrian-only UNESCO World Heritage island featuring colonial architecture, visible during the descent into Xiamen.
Xiamen Skyline
The impressive Yanwuchang Bridge and the modern skyscrapers of the Siming district along the coastal road.
The right side is highly recommended for the approach phase; if the flight lands from the south, you will get a perfect view of the Xiamen island layout. For night flights, this side offers a spectacular display of the city's coastal lighting and bridge illuminations.
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Jakarta Suburbs
Expansive views of Tangerang and the western industrial zones of the Greater Jakarta area immediately after takeoff.
Thousand Islands
A stunning cluster of over a hundred small coral islands scattered across the Java Sea north of the capital.
West Kalimantan
Aerial views of the dense tropical rainforests and the massive Kapuas River delta in Indonesian Borneo.
Fujian Highlands
As the plane enters Chinese airspace, the rugged and misty mountain ranges of Fujian Province provide a dramatic backdrop.
Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you for better photography. Keep your camera ready about 45 minutes before landing to capture the transition from the South China Sea to the mountainous terrain of mainland China.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 3,630 km (2,256 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 16 min
Departure: CGK (-6.1255698204, 106.65599823)
Arrival: XMN (24.54400062561035, 118.12799835205078)
Route Type: International
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