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PKN → SOC
Which side of the plane to sit from Iskandar Airport (Pangkalan Bun) to Adi Sumarmo Wiryokusumo Airport (Solo City)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the sprawling Kalimantan river systems upon departure and the majestic Mount Lawu massif during the descent into Solo.
Kumai River Estuary
Dramatic views of the winding brown rivers of Central Kalimantan cutting through dense tropical greenery near Tanjung Puting.
Java Sea Crossing
Clear turquoise waters and occasional sightings of small coral atolls as you leave the coastline of Borneo.
Mount Muria
A prominent, extinct volcano situated on its own peninsula on the northern coast of Central Java.
Mount Lawu
The massive 3,265m peak of Lawu dominates the horizon to the east as the aircraft lines up for its final approach into Solo.
Bengawan Solo
The longest river in Java, winding through the fertile plains surrounding Solo City before landing.
Early morning flights are ideal to avoid the haze common over the Java Sea. As you approach Central Java, keep your camera ready for Mount Lawu; its prominence is striking against the morning sky. During the wet season (November–March), try to fly before noon to avoid cloud build-up around the volcanic peaks.
Pangkalan Bun Cityscape
Aerial view of the Arut River and the dense urban settlements of West Kotawaringin right after takeoff.
Karimunjawa Archipelago
In the distance to the west, you can often spot the silhouettes of these tropical islands scattered in the Java Sea.
Mount Merapi & Merbabu
Iconic views of the highly active Merapi and its neighbor Merbabu visible during the descent into the Solo valley.
Central Java Farmlands
A patchwork quilt of vibrant green rice paddies and agricultural villages as the altitude drops.
Adi Sumarmo Surroundings
Excellent views of the rural-urban interface of the Boyolali and Solo regions during the landing flare.
The right side is perfect for capturing the iconic duo of Mount Merapi and Merbabu, especially if the flight path takes a western approach. Late afternoon flights provide dramatic lighting over the Java coastline. Note that these peaks are often shrouded in clouds by mid-afternoon.
Distance: 544 km (338 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 54 min
Departure: PKN (-2.70519995689, 111.672996521)
Arrival: SOC (-7.516089916229247, 110.75700378417967)
Route Type: Domestic
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