Loading map...
PKU → BDO
Which side of the plane to sit from Sultan Syarif Kasim Ii (Simpang Tiga) Airport (Pekanbaru) to Husein Sastranegara International Airport (Bandung)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a front-row seat to the volcanic spine of Sumatra, featuring the majestic Mount Kerinci and the dramatic peaks of the Bukit Barisan range before crossing the Sunda Strait.
Mount Kerinci
Sumatra's highest peak and the highest volcano in Indonesia, often poking its cone above the morning clouds.
Bukit Barisan Range
The rugged mountain spine of Sumatra, covered in deep green tropical rainforests and jagged ridges.
Mount Dempo
A prominent stratovolcano near Pagar Alam, visible as the flight traverses South Sumatra.
Sunda Strait Crossing
The dramatic transition between Sumatra and Java, where the Indian Ocean meets the Java Sea.
Mount Gede Pangrango
Twin volcanic peaks that dominate the skyline as you enter the airspace of West Java near Bogor.
Preanger Tea Plantations
The rolling green 'carpets' of tea estates on the southern slopes of the Bandung basin during landing.
Sit on the right for the best volcanic scenery. Mount Kerinci is typically visible about 20-30 minutes into the flight. For the best clarity of the Barisan Mountains, book a flight before 10:00 AM, as clouds tend to cluster around the peaks by midday. Keep your camera ready during the descent for the steep approach into BDO's mountainous terrain.
Kampar River Meanders
Intricate, snake-like river patterns carving through the dense tropical lowlands of Riau shortly after takeoff.
Bangka Strait
Views of the coastal waters and the distant outlines of Bangka Island across the Java Sea.
Jakarta Coastline
As the flight nears West Java, catch glimpses of the Tanjung Priok port area and the sprawling North Jakarta skyline.
Mount Tangkuban Perahu
On the final descent into Bandung, observe the iconic overturned-boat shape and white sulfurous craters of this active volcano.
Bandung Urban Basin
A panoramic view of the 'Paris of Java' nestled within a high-altitude plateau surrounded by mountains.
Look out for the Kampar River's famous 'Bono' tidal bore if timing is right. Morning flights are preferable to avoid the thick haze that often develops over the Jakarta-Bandung corridor in the afternoon. During descent, look north to see the distinct craters of the Tangkuban Perahu volcanic complex.
Distance: 1,064 km (661 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 25 min
Departure: PKU (0.4607860147953034, 101.44499969482422)
Arrival: BDO (-6.900629997253418, 107.57599639892578)
Route Type: Domestic
Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.