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PKN → KTG
Which side of the plane to sit from Iskandar Airport (Pangkalan Bun) to Ketapang(Rahadi Usman) Airport (Ketapang)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more dynamic landscape, showcasing the intersection of the Java Sea coastline with the dense peat swamp forests and complex river deltas of Central and West Kalimantan.
Java Sea Coastline
Striking views of the turquoise waters and coastal shallows that border the southern edge of the island.
River Estuaries
Aerial views of dark, tannin-rich river water flowing from the interior and mixing with the sea in swirling patterns.
Tanjung Puting Fringes
Aerial perspective of the dense canopy belonging to the world-renowned orangutan sanctuary during the initial climb.
Remote Sandbars
Secluded white sandbars and pristine coastal stretches near the Kendawangan region.
Choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. Morning flights (07:00-10:00) provide the crispest visibility before tropical evaporation creates afternoon cumulus clouds. Watch for the dramatic color change in the water as you cross the various river mouths.
Lamandau Meanders
The mesmerizing, snake-like curves of the Lamandau River as it winds through the deep interior.
Rainforest Canopy
An endless 'broccoli' carpet of primary tropical rainforest stretching toward the Schwaner Mountains.
Agricultural Grids
A stark visual contrast provided by the geometric patterns of palm oil plantations bordering the wild jungle.
Distant Ridges
On exceptionally clear days, the faint silhouettes of the Schwaner mountain range are visible to the far north.
The right side is ideal for those interested in the sheer scale of the Indonesian rainforest. Use a polarized filter for photography to cut through the inevitable tropical humidity haze. Keep an eye out for small logging outposts and isolated river settlements that are only accessible by water.
Distance: 214 km (133 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 21 min
Departure: PKN (-2.70519995689, 111.672996521)
Arrival: KTG (-1.816640019416809, 109.96299743652344)
Route Type: Domestic
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