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DPS → BKI
Which side of the plane to sit from Ngurah Rai (Bali) International Airport (Denpasar) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (Kota Kinabalu)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular lineup of Southeast Asia's most iconic peaks, including Bali's Mount Agung at takeoff and the majestic Mount Kinabalu during the descent into Sabah.
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Mount Agung
A close-up view of Bali's highest and most sacred volcano immediately after departure from DPS.
Mount Rinjani
Across the Lombok Strait, the massive caldera of Rinjani is often visible rising above the clouds.
Makassar Strait
Watch the deep blue waters separating Borneo and Sulawesi, a major maritime corridor.
Mount Kinabalu
The crown jewel of the flight; the 4,095m granite peaks of Kinabalu dominate the horizon on the approach to BKI.
Crocker Range
The rugged, mist-covered mountain spine of Sabah stretching towards the destination.
This is the definitive side for this route. Aim for a morning flight (before 10:00 AM) to see Mount Kinabalu before the daily cloud cover forms around the peak. Choose a seat away from the wing to get an unobstructed view of the sheer granite faces during the descent.
Book Hotels in Kota KinabaluEast Java Volcanoes
Distant views of the smoking peaks of East Java, including the Ijen crater complex and Mount Raung.
Java Sea Crossing
Expansive views of the turquoise waters and busy shipping lanes between Java and Kalimantan.
Central Kalimantan Rainforest
A vast expanse of dense tropical jungle and winding river systems as you cross the heart of Borneo.
Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park
Crystal clear waters and coral reefs of the islands just off the coast of Kota Kinabalu during final approach.
Sit here if you prefer views of the sunset over the South China Sea on late afternoon flights. It also provides a better view of the coastline of Western Sabah when approaching from the south.
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Get eSIMs for MalaysiaDistance: 1,636 km (1,017 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 11 min
Departure: DPS (-8.7481698989868, 115.16699981689)
Arrival: BKI (5.9372100830078125, 116.0510025024414)
Route Type: International
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