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Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a dramatic sequence of the lush Sumatran coastline and the spectacular volcanic arc of Central Java during the final approach.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Sumatran River Deltas

Views of the meandering brown rivers and vast mangrove forests of Jambi and South Sumatra as you cross the island.

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Bukit Barisan Range

The distant, misty peaks of Sumatra's spine are often visible above the clouds during the mid-flight segment.

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Mount Merapi and Merbabu

One of the world's most active volcanoes, Merapi, and its twin Merbabu, provide a stunning backdrop to the south during descent.

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Sumbing and Sindoro

A secondary pair of perfectly symmetrical stratovolcanoes visible further west as the aircraft enters the Central Java corridor.

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Semarang City Skyline

A panoramic view of the 'Lumpia City' nestled between the Java Sea and the foothills of the central highlands.

The right side is the 'volcano side.' For the best views of Merapi, opt for an afternoon flight when the sun illuminates the eastern slopes of the mountains. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes before landing, as the volcanoes appear quickly once you leave the Java Sea.

Left Side Highlights
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Port Klang and Selangor Coast

Aerial views of the massive shipping infrastructure and the coastline of Peninsular Malaysia shortly after takeoff from KUL.

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Strait of Malacca

One of the world's busiest shipping lanes, often dotted with cargo ships and tankers visible against the blue water.

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Karimunjawa Islands

On clear days during the descent over the Java Sea, the northern horizon may reveal the turquoise waters of this archipelago.

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Tanjung Emas Port

A close-up view of Semarang's primary industrial port and the coastal industrial zones as the plane lines up for landing.

Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the sun. It provides a consistent view of the maritime activity in the Java Sea. Watch for the 'Great Post Road' coastline as you enter Indonesian airspace.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,447 km (899 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 56 min

Departure: KUL (2.7455799579619997, 101.70999908446998)

Arrival: SRG (-6.97273, 110.375)

Route Type: International

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