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KOE → DPS
Which side of the plane to sit from El Tari Airport (Kupang) to Ngurah Rai (Bali) International Airport (Denpasar)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side offers an unparalleled panoramic view of the 'Ring of Fire' volcanic chain, including some of Indonesia's most iconic peaks and massive calderas.
Mount Tambora
The site of the massive 1815 eruption; its enormous 6km wide caldera is clearly visible on Sumbawa Island.
Mount Rinjani
The majestic 3,726m peak on Lombok, often poking through the cloud layer with its Segara Anak lake.
Mount Agung
Bali's highest and holiest volcano, providing a dominant and sacred silhouette on the horizon.
Komodo National Park
Views of the labyrinthine, hilly islands of Rinca and Komodo surrounded by turquoise waters.
Mount Batur
Visible just behind Mount Agung, featuring a massive double caldera and a crescent-shaped lake.
Gili Islands
Tiny specks of white sand and turquoise water off the northwest coast of Lombok.
The right side is the 'Volcano Side'. Aim for a morning flight (07:00–10:00) to ensure the peaks are not obscured by afternoon tropical clouds. Keep your camera ready as you cross from Sumbawa to Lombok for the most dramatic mountain scenery.
Sumba Island
Aerial views of the rugged, arid terrain and unique limestone plateaus of Sumba to the south.
Savu Sea
Vast stretches of deep azure waters known for whale migrations and vibrant coral reef fringes.
Nusa Penida Cliffs
The dramatic southern limestone cliffs and the famous Kelingking 'T-Rex' bay visible during the descent.
Bukit Peninsula
The southern tip of Bali featuring luxury resorts and the Uluwatu temple area as the plane nears Denpasar.
Bali Mandara Toll Road
The unique over-water highway stretching across Benoa Bay during the final approach to Runway 09.
Choose the left side for afternoon or evening flights to experience a spectacular sunset over the Indian Ocean. It also offers a closer look at the unique sea-bridge infrastructure of Bali upon landing if the wind is blowing from the West.
Distance: 946 km (588 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 35 min
Departure: KOE (-10.171600341796877, 123.6709976196289)
Arrival: DPS (-8.7481698989868, 115.16699981689)
Route Type: Domestic
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