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DJJ → TIM
Which side of the plane to sit from Sentani International Airport (Jayapura) to Moses Kilangin Airport (Timika)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers breathtaking, front-row views of the snow-capped Puncak Jaya and the immense Grasberg Mine as the flight traverses the high Central Range of Papua.
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Lake Sentani
An immediate aerial view of the expansive lake and its unique island villages after takeoff.
Puncak Jaya (Carstensz Pyramid)
The highest peak in Oceania, featuring rare tropical glaciers that are best seen from the right side.
Grasberg Mine
A staggering view of one of the world's largest open-pit gold and copper mines near the summit.
Jayawijaya Mountains
Rugged limestone peaks and deep valleys that form the spine of the New Guinea island.
Highland Valleys
Glimpses of isolated highland settlements nestled in the steep mountain folds.
Morning flights are essential as clouds typically envelop the high peaks by 10:00 AM. About 30-40 minutes into the flight, keep your eyes fixed on the horizon to spot the glint of the glaciers. This is one of the few places on earth to see snow near the equator, making the right side the definitive choice for this route.
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Cyclops Mountains
Dramatic coastal mountain range visible on the climb out from Sentani Airport.
Lorentz National Park
Views of the vast, untouched wilderness of Southeast Asia's largest national park.
Southern Lowland Meanders
Intricate river systems winding through dense rainforests toward the southern coast.
Timika Outskirts
The transition from dense jungle to the industrial landscape of the Timika region.
The left side provides a broader perspective of the island's immense biodiversity and the southern floodplains. To see the rivers clearly, look for glints of sunlight reflecting off the water during early morning or late afternoon flights. Polarized sunglasses can help reduce haze over the humid lowlands.
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Get eSIMs for IndonesiaDistance: 457 km (284 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 46 min
Departure: DJJ (-2.5769500733, 140.5160064698)
Arrival: TIM (-4.528279781341553, 136.88699340820312)
Route Type: Domestic
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