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PKU → CGK
Which side of the plane to sit from Sultan Syarif Kasim Ii (Simpang Tiga) Airport (Pekanbaru) to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (Jakarta)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior view of the volcanic spine of Sumatra, including the Bukit Barisan range and the iconic Krakatau volcano in the Sunda Strait.
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Bukit Barisan Range
The 'Andes of Sumatra' offers spectacular views of lush, high-altitude tropical mountain ridges.
Mount Kerinci
On clear days, see the peak of Indonesia's highest volcano rising above the clouds in the distance.
Sunda Strait Crossing
The narrow water passage separating Sumatra and Java, bustling with ferry traffic between Bakauheni and Merak.
Anak Krakatau
Spot the active volcanic island in the middle of the Sunda Strait, famous for its historic 1883 eruption.
Mount Karang
A prominent mountain in Banten that serves as a landmark during the descent into the Jakarta area.
Cilegon Industrial Zone
Views of the massive steel and chemical plants that mark the industrial gateway to Java.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as the sun illuminates the volcanic peaks of Sumatra. Keep your camera ready about 60-70 minutes into the flight for the Sunda Strait crossing. Be aware that haze from agricultural burning in Sumatra can occasionally obscure the mountain views during the dry season (June–October).
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Kampar River Deltas
Witness the intricate, winding river systems and peatland forests of Riau shortly after takeoff.
Palembang Cityscape
Catch a glimpse of the South Sumatran capital and the wide Musi River snaking through the city.
Java Sea Coastline
Enjoy the contrast where the swampy Sumatran coast meets the turquoise waters of the Java Sea.
Thousand Islands
During the descent into Jakarta, look for the scattered emerald atolls of Kepulauan Seribu.
Tanjung Priok Port
A view of Indonesia's largest and busiest seaport during the final approach to CGK.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side is better for observing the transition from tropical forest to the urban sprawl of North Jakarta. During the rainy season, clouds often build up earlier over the mountains on the right, making the left side a clearer bet for visibility.
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Get eSIMs for IndonesiaDistance: 933 km (580 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 33 min
Departure: PKU (0.4607860147953034, 101.44499969482422)
Arrival: CGK (-6.1255698204, 106.65599823)
Route Type: Domestic
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