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PKN → SRG
Which side of the plane to sit from Iskandar Airport (Pangkalan Bun) to Achmad Yani Airport (Semarang)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of Central Java's iconic volcanic peaks, including Mount Slamet and the twin peaks of Sindoro and Sumbing, especially during the descent into Semarang.
Kumai River Estuary
Watch the winding, chocolate-colored waters of the Kumai River meeting the sea right after departing Pangkalan Bun.
Mount Slamet
The massive, majestic cone of Java's second-highest peak dominates the western horizon during the mid-flight descent.
Sindoro-Sumbing Twins
Perfect views of these two symmetrical stratovolcanoes standing side-by-side as the flight enters Central Java airspace.
Tanjung Emas Port
Detailed views of the shipping containers and maritime activity at Semarang's primary industrial port.
Semarang Skyline
A panoramic view of the 'Old Town' and the growing modern skyline of Semarang just before touchdown.
Sit behind the wing to ensure the engine doesn't block your view of the volcanoes. The late afternoon flights offer a stunning golden hour glow over the Javanese mountains, but be mindful of seasonal clouds which often gather around peaks after 2 PM.
Tanjung Puting Edge
Aerial glimpses of the dense tropical rainforest canopy of the world-renowned orangutan sanctuary shortly after takeoff.
Java Sea Crossing
A vast expanse of blue water where you can spot cargo ships and traditional fishing vessels traversing the Java Sea.
Karimunjawa Distant View
On clear days, the silhouette of the Karimunjawa archipelago can be seen floating on the eastern horizon.
Mount Merapi & Merbabu
The dramatic profiles of these active volcanoes appear in the distance as the aircraft approaches the island of Java.
Demak Fish Ponds
Intricate patterns of coastal aquaculture ponds and salt pans along the shoreline as the plane nears Semarang.
Choose a morning flight for the clearest visibility of the Kalimantan coastline. As you approach Java, look for the sharp contrast between the deep blue sea and the sediment-rich waters of the northern Javanese coast.
Distance: 496 km (308 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 50 min
Departure: PKN (-2.70519995689, 111.672996521)
Arrival: SRG (-6.97273, 110.375)
Route Type: Domestic
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