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KDI → CGK
Which side of the plane to sit from Wolter Monginsidi Airport (Kendari) to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (Jakarta)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the diverse Indonesian landscape, including the rugged mountains of South Sulawesi and the sprawling urban coastline of Northern Java as you approach Jakarta.
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Kendari Bay
Panoramic views of the city of Kendari and the turquoise waters of the bay immediately after takeoff from KDI.
Mt. Lompobattang
Look across the sea to see the massive volcanic peaks of South Sulawesi rising above the horizon.
Cirebon Coastline
Visuals of the busy ports and aquaculture ponds along the northern coast of West Java.
Jakarta Skyline
A stunning view of the Monas and the dense cluster of skyscrapers in the Sudirman Central Business District during the descent.
Tanjung Priok
The massive scale of Indonesia's largest seaport, filled with thousands of colorful shipping containers.
For the best clarity, choose a morning flight to avoid the tropical haze and afternoon cloud buildup over Java. A seat in front of the wing (Rows 5-12) is ideal to prevent the engine heat from distorting your photos of the Jakarta skyline.
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Kabaena Island
A glimpse of the rugged, mountainous island situated south of mainland Southeast Sulawesi.
Java Sea Oil Rigs
Look for small industrial platforms and service vessels dotting the blue expanse of the Java Sea.
Thousand Islands
The beautiful chain of Kepulauan Seribu atolls with white sand and coral reefs just before landing at CGK.
Java Sea Sunset
On late afternoon flights, the right side provides a front-row seat to the sun setting over the open ocean.
The right side is significantly better for sunset flights (departing KDI around 16:00-17:00). During the final approach to CGK, keep your camera ready for the Thousand Islands, which appear as tiny emerald jewels in the Java Sea.
Book Hotels in JakartaDistance: 1,760 km (1,094 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 21 min
Departure: KDI (-4.081610202789307, 122.41799926757812)
Arrival: CGK (-6.1255698204, 106.65599823)
Route Type: Domestic
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