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PKN → BDJ
Which side of the plane to sit from Iskandar Airport (Pangkalan Bun) to Syamsudin Noor Airport (Banjarmasin)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic coastline where Borneo's peat-stained rivers meet the Java Sea, including views of the Kumai Bay area.
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Kumai Bay
The bustling gateway to Tanjung Puting National Park, filled with various maritime vessels.
Java Sea Coastline
Follow the southern edge of Borneo where the land meets the turquoise waters of the sea.
Coastal Estuaries
Stunning views of river deltas and mangrove forests where brown river water bleeds into the ocean.
Barito Coal Barges
Spot the iconic long lines of coal barges entering and exiting the mouth of the Barito River.
The right side is the scenic winner for its coastal contrast. For morning flights, the sun will be on this side, so a window shade might be needed initially, but the lighting on the coastline is spectacular. Look out for the distinct line of sediment where the rivers discharge into the Java Sea shortly after departure from PKN.
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Central Kalimantan Interior
Expansive views of the dense tropical canopy and inland peatland forests.
Arut River Meanders
Observe the intricate, snake-like winding patterns of the river systems near Pangkalan Bun.
Barito River Basin
The massive scale of one of Indonesia's widest rivers becomes visible during the final approach.
Banjarmasin Outskirts
Aerial view of the 'City of a Thousand Rivers' and its unique water-based urban layout.
Choose the left side if you want to see the deep inland jungles. Morning flights are best to avoid the afternoon convection clouds that often obscure the forest floor. During the dry season (August-October), be aware that smoke from land clearing may reduce visibility significantly.
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Get eSIMs for IndonesiaDistance: 353 km (219 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 35 min
Departure: PKN (-2.70519995689, 111.672996521)
Arrival: BDJ (-3.4423599243164062, 114.76300048828124)
Route Type: Domestic
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