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PLM → CGK
Which side of the plane to sit from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport (Palembang) to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (Jakarta)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the picturesque Thousand Islands (Kepulauan Seribu) and the Jakarta Bay coastline during the descent into Soekarno-Hatta.
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Musi River Estuary
View the massive brown silted waters of the Musi River meeting the blue Java Sea shortly after takeoff.
Bangka Strait
Clear views of the narrow strait separating Sumatra from the tin-rich Bangka Island.
Kepulauan Seribu
A stunning archipelago of over 100 small islands with coral reefs visible during the descent.
Tanjung Priok Port
The massive container terminals and busy shipping lanes of Indonesia's largest seaport.
Jakarta Bay Skyline
The reclaimed land projects and the distant skyscrapers of North Jakarta's waterfront.
Choose a window seat forward of the wing (Rows 5-10) for unobstructed views of the islands. Morning flights (07:00-09:00) offer the best lighting to see the coral reefs and avoid the afternoon haze that frequently obscures the Jakarta skyline.
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Sumatran Rainforests
Dense green canopies and palm oil plantations typical of South Sumatra's landscape.
Bukit Barisan Range
The distant, jagged silhouettes of the mountain spine running through Sumatra to the west.
Sunda Strait Volcanos
On clear days, the silhouette of Anak Krakatau can be spotted far to the southwest.
Tangerang Industrial Zones
The sprawling industrial and residential developments of Greater Jakarta as you reach the mainland.
The right side is excellent for sunset flights (17:00-18:00) as you can watch the sun dip behind the Sumatran mountains. Keep a sharp eye out for the Sunda Strait; while Krakatau is often distant, its volcanic cone is a distinct landmark on the horizon when skies are clear.
Book Hotels in JakartaDistance: 419 km (260 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 42 min
Departure: PLM (-2.8982501029968, 104.69999694824)
Arrival: CGK (-6.1255698204, 106.65599823)
Route Type: Domestic
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