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DRW → DPS
Which side of the plane to sit from Darwin International Airport (Darwin) to Ngurah Rai (Bali) International Airport (Denpasar)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers an incredible front-row seat to the 'Ring of Fire,' showcasing a dramatic chain of volcanic islands, including the massive calderas of Sumbawa and the towering peaks of Lombok and Bali.
Komodo Archipelago
The distinct, jagged brown and green silhouettes of Rinca and Komodo islands surrounded by vibrant coral reefs.
Mount Tambora
The massive, 6-kilometer wide caldera on Sumbawa island, the site of the most powerful volcanic eruption in human history.
Mount Rinjani
The majestic 3,726-meter summit of Lombok’s active volcano, often rising above a sea of clouds.
Mount Agung
Bali's highest and most sacred peak, providing a stunning backdrop as the aircraft begins its descent into Denpasar.
Gili Islands
The three tiny, white-sand circles of Gili Trawangan, Meno, and Air visible off the northwest coast of Lombok.
This is one of the most scenic routes in Southeast Asia. For the best views of the volcanoes, aim for a morning flight to avoid the afternoon tropical cloud buildup. Ensure you are seated at least 3-4 rows behind the wing to capture the scale of Mount Tambora and Mount Rinjani. During the dry season (May to September), the air is clearest for long-distance photography.
Darwin Harbor
Aerial views of the massive natural harbor, the Cox Peninsula, and the turquoise mangroves surrounding the Northern Territory capital.
Sahul Shelf
As the plane crosses the Timor Sea, look for the subtle changes in water color indicating the shallow coral reefs of the continental shelf.
Bukit Peninsula
On final approach to DPS, you will see the rugged limestone cliffs of Uluwatu and the luxury resorts dotting the southern tip of Bali.
Bali Mandara Toll Road
A unique view of Indonesia's first over-the-ocean highway stretching across the Gulf of Benoa just seconds before touchdown.
The left side is preferable if you want to avoid direct sunlight during a morning westbound flight. While mostly ocean, the descent into Bali offers great views of the southern surf breaks. Choose a seat away from the wing to see the coastline of the Bukit Peninsula clearly during the banking turn into the airport.
Distance: 1,764 km (1,096 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 21 min
Departure: DRW (-12.41469955444336, 130.87699890136722)
Arrival: DPS (-8.7481698989868, 115.16699981689)
Route Type: International
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