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Our Recommendation
9.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a front-row seat to the 'Ring of Fire,' showcasing Indonesia's most iconic volcanoes including Mount Bromo, Semeru, and Merapi as the flight traverses the spine of Java.

Left Side Highlights
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East Java Volcanoes

Stunning views of Mount Raung's massive crater and the Ijen plateau shortly after departing Bali.

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Bromo-Tengger-Semeru

Witness the smoke of Mount Semeru, Java's highest peak, and the vast ancient caldera of Bromo.

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Mount Merapi

A clear view of one of the world's most active volcanoes near the historic city of Yogyakarta.

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Central Java Giants

The impressive double peaks of Mount Sumbing and Mount Sindoro rising above the clouds.

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West Java Highlands

Deep green tea plantations and the volcanic peaks of Mount Ceremai and Tangkuban Perahu.

Book a window seat on the left (A) for a morning flight to avoid the clouds that typically build up around the volcanoes by noon. The early morning light (06:00-08:00) provides the most dramatic shadows on the volcanic craters and usually offers the clearest visibility across the island's spine.

Right Side Highlights
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West Bali National Park

Crystal clear views of Menjangan Island and the coral reefs of Bali's western tip during climb-out.

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The Java Sea

Expansive views of the ocean dotted with traditional fishing vessels and cargo ships heading to Surabaya.

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Thousand Islands

A beautiful archipelago of over 100 islands visible during the descent into Jakarta Bay.

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Tanjung Priok

The massive scale of Jakarta's international port and the metropolitan skyline during final approach.

Choose the right side (F) for views of the coastline and the Kepulauan Seribu (Thousand Islands) during the descent. This side is also better for late afternoon flights to avoid the harsh tropical sun glare which will be coming from the left (south/west) side of the aircraft.

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Route Information

Distance: 983 km (611 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 38 min

Departure: DPS (-8.7481698989868, 115.16699981689)

Arrival: CGK (-6.1255698204, 106.65599823)

Route Type: Domestic

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