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Our Recommendation
8.8

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a front-row seat to the iconic Mount Merapi and Mount Merbabu during the descent into Yogyakarta, along with views of the historic Prambanan temple complex.

Left Side Highlights
8.8
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Putrajaya & Klang Valley

Aerial view of Malaysia's administrative capital and the pink dome of Putra Mosque shortly after takeoff from KUL.

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Strait of Malacca

One of the world's busiest shipping lanes, filled with cargo ships and tankers navigating between Malaysia and Sumatra.

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Sumatran River Deltas

Meandering silty rivers of Eastern Sumatra carving through dense vegetation and palm oil plantations.

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Mount Merapi

Stunning, close-up views of Indonesia's most active volcano, often emitting a steady plume of smoke.

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Prambanan Temple

The massive 9th-century Hindu temple complex is often visible just minutes before touchdown at Adi Sutjipto.

For the best experience, book an early morning flight (before 09:00). Volcanic peaks like Merapi are most likely to be clear of clouds in the morning. Sit behind the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the volcanic craters during the banking turn for landing.

Right Side Highlights
7.4
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Selangor Coastline

View of the Malaysian coastline and the mangrove forests of the Sepang district during initial climb.

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Barisan Mountains

The rugged spine of Sumatra visible in the distance across the Strait of Malacca on clear days.

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Java Sea Islands

Scattered small islands and coral reefs as the flight crosses the sea toward the Java coastline.

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Mount Sumbing & Sindoro

The striking 'twin' volcanoes of Central Java visible in the distance to the west during the descent phase.

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Yogyakarta Urban Core

A sprawling view of the city of Yogyakarta and the Sultan's palace area as the plane aligns with the runway.

Choose the right side for late afternoon flights to enjoy the sunset over the Java Sea. While you miss the direct view of Merapi, you get a broader perspective of the Central Java landscape and the distant volcanoes toward the Dieng Plateau.

Top Activities in Yogyakarta
Route Information

Distance: 1,519 km (944 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 2 min

Departure: KUL (2.7455799579619997, 101.70999908446998)

Arrival: JOG (-7.788179874420166, 110.43199920654295)

Route Type: International

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