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JOGBDO

Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior sequence of Indonesia's most iconic volcanoes, including immediate views of Merapi and the final approach over the Tangkuban Perahu crater.

Right Side Highlights
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Mount Merapi

The most active volcano in Indonesia, offering a dramatic smoking peak view immediately after takeoff from JOG.

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Mount Slamet

The highest peak in Central Java, providing a massive volcanic backdrop mid-flight.

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Mount Ciremai

A solitary and imposing volcano that marks your entry into the West Java province.

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Northern Coastal Plain

A contrast of flat rice paddies and urban sprawl stretching toward the Java Sea in the distance.

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Tangkuban Perahu

The iconic volcanic crater of Bandung, clearly visible as the plane banks for its final approach into BDO.

The right side is the 'Volcano Side.' Choose a window seat away from the wing for an unobstructed view of Mount Merapi right after takeoff. During the descent into Bandung, this side usually gets the best view of the city nestled in the mountain basin and the famous Tangkuban Perahu crater to the north.

Left Side Highlights
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Mount Sumbing

A massive symmetrical stratovolcano visible shortly after the flight reaches cruising altitude.

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Mount Sindoro

The perfectly conical twin to Mount Sumbing, often seen poking through the morning mist.

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Indian Ocean

On clear days, the distant southern horizon reveals the rugged coastline and the vast blue of the Indian Ocean.

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Preanger Highlands

The lush, folded mountains of West Java characterized by deep valleys and high-altitude forests.

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Pangalengan Tea Estates

Geometric patterns of emerald tea plantations visible during the descent into the Bandung basin.

Sit on the left if you want to see the 'Twin Volcanoes' of Central Java up close. Morning flights are essential as clouds typically develop around these peaks by midday. Keep an eye out for the southern coastline which appears as a thin silver line on the horizon during high-altitude cruising.

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Route Information

Distance: 330 km (205 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 33 min

Departure: JOG (-7.788179874420166, 110.43199920654295)

Arrival: BDO (-6.900629997253418, 107.57599639892578)

Route Type: Domestic

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