Loading map...
DPS → KOE
Which side of the plane to sit from Ngurah Rai (Bali) International Airport (Denpasar) to El Tari Airport (Kupang)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to Indonesia's 'Ring of Fire' with spectacular views of Bali, Lombok, and Sumbawa's massive volcanoes, followed by the stunning islands of Komodo National Park.
Search flights from DPS to KOE
Mount Agung
Bali's highest point, visible immediately after takeoff, showcasing its massive conical shape.
Mount Rinjani
Lombok's iconic volcano, often rising above a layer of morning clouds with its distinctive peak.
Mount Tambora
The site of the 1815 mega-eruption, featuring a massive and awe-inspiring summit caldera.
Komodo National Park
The rugged, reddish-brown hills and turquoise bays of Padar and Rinca Islands.
Flores Coastline
Dramatic volcanic islands and deep bays along the northern coast of the Flores island chain.
Book a window seat on the left (port) side for morning flights to see the volcanoes clearly before afternoon convection clouds build up. Use a fast shutter speed to capture the intricate details of the Tambora caldera as you fly past Sumbawa.
Get eSIMs for Indonesia
Get eSIMs for Indonesia
Nusa Penida
The dramatic limestone cliffs and hidden beaches of Bali's neighboring islands.
Mandalika Coast
The scenic southern bays of Lombok, famous for its world-class surfing and racing circuit.
Savu Sea
The vast, deep blue waters between Sumba and Timor, often showing beautiful reef patterns near the coast.
Semau Island
A low-lying coral island with white sand beaches visible just before the final approach into Kupang.
Timor Coastline
The rugged western tip of Timor island as the plane turns for its descent into El Tari Airport.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as the sun will be behind you or to the west, providing excellent lighting for the coastal reefs of Nusa Penida and Sumba without glare. It also offers the best view of the final approach over the water into Kupang.
Book Hotels in KupangDistance: 946 km (588 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 35 min
Departure: DPS (-8.7481698989868, 115.16699981689)
Arrival: KOE (-10.171600341796877, 123.6709976196289)
Route Type: Domestic
Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.