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PEN → CGK
Which side of the plane to sit from Penang International Airport (Penang) to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (Jakarta)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior panoramic view of Penang Hill upon departure and provides the most dramatic views of the Sumatran coastline and the Javanese volcanoes during the descent into Jakarta.
Penang Hill
Unmatched views of the lush, forested peaks of Penang Hill and the colonial heritage buildings of George Town.
Sumatran Rivers
The complex, winding brown river deltas and dense mangrove forests of Riau and Jambi provinces are visible during cruise.
Mount Salak & Gede
During the descent into Java, the majestic silhouettes of these prominent volcanoes dominate the southern horizon.
Anyer Coastline
Views of the western tip of Java where the Sunda Strait meets the Java Sea as the plane banks for landing.
Jakarta CBD
Provides a sweeping view of the skyscrapers in the Sudirman and Kuningan districts depending on the landing pattern.
The right side is the 'sunset side' for late afternoon flights, offering incredible orange hues over the Sumatran horizon. Keep your camera ready during the final 20 minutes of the flight; if the landing is from the west, you will get an unparalleled view of Jakarta's urban sprawl and nearby mountains.
Penang Bridge
Aerial view of the iconic bridge connecting Penang Island to the Malaysian mainland shortly after takeoff.
Kuala Lumpur Skyline
On clear days, the distant silhouettes of the Petronas Towers and Merdeka 118 can be seen across the strait.
Malacca Strait
Excellent vantage point for observing the massive concentration of cargo ships in one of the world's busiest shipping lanes.
Thousand Islands
The Kepulauan Seribu archipelago appears as emerald jewels scattered across the Java Sea during the approach.
Tanjung Priok
A view of Indonesia's largest seaport and the bustling northern industrial corridor of Jakarta.
Sit toward the front or rear to ensure the wing doesn't obstruct your view of the Penang Bridge. Choose a morning flight for the crispest air quality, as midday haze often obscures the distant Malaysian coastline and KL skyline.
Distance: 1,454 km (903 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 56 min
Departure: PEN (5.297140121459961, 100.2770004272461)
Arrival: CGK (-6.1255698204, 106.65599823)
Route Type: International
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