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Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior perspective of the iconic West Javanese volcanic chain during the final approach into the Bandung basin, providing dramatic views of Mount Gede-Pangrango and the surrounding ridges.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Selangor Coast

Views of the Malaysian coastline, industrial hubs, and mangrove forests near Port Klang shortly after departing KUL.

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Barisan Range

The hazy, distant peaks of Sumatra's volcanic backbone are visible on the horizon during the cruise phase over the strait.

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Gede-Pangrango Peaks

Stunning, high-altitude views of the twin volcanic peaks of West Java as the aircraft maneuvers for its final descent.

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Bandung Urban Sprawl

A panoramic view of the densely populated city nestled within a high-altitude plateau surrounded by towering mountains.

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City Landing

Experience a thrilling low-altitude approach directly over the rooftops of Bandung's residential districts before touching down.

Choose a seat on the right for the most iconic views of the Indonesian volcanic arc. During the descent, the pilot often performs a banked turn that provides an excellent photographic angle of the mountains. Flying during the dry season (May to September) significantly increases your chances of cloud-free mountain vistas.

Left Side Highlights
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KL Cityscape

Catch distant views of the Petronas Twin Towers and Merdeka 118 shortly after takeoff if the aircraft departs towards the north.

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Strait of Malacca

Spot massive cargo ships and tankers navigating one of the world's busiest maritime shipping lanes between Malaysia and Sumatra.

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Sumatran Wetlands

Overlook the dense tropical peatlands and the serpentine winding river systems of the Riau province in Indonesia.

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Thousand Islands

Aerial views of the northernmost coral islets of the Kepulauan Seribu archipelago as you cross the Java Sea toward Java.

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Tangkuban Perahu

The distinct 'upturned boat' shape of Bandung's famous active volcanic crater is often visible during the northern approach pattern.

Morning flights (before 10:00 AM) are highly recommended to avoid the convective cloud buildup typical of the tropical afternoon. Keep your camera ready as you transition from the Java Sea to the northern coastline of Java for the best lighting on the volcanic ridges.

Top Activities in Bandung
Route Information

Distance: 1,255 km (780 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 40 min

Departure: KUL (2.7455799579619997, 101.70999908446998)

Arrival: BDO (-6.900629997253418, 107.57599639892578)

Route Type: International

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