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PLW → CGK
Which side of the plane to sit from Mutiara Airport (Palu) to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (Jakarta)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Palu Bay upon departure and the iconic Thousand Islands (Kepulauan Seribu) during the descent into Jakarta.
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Palu Bay Overview
A breathtaking aerial view of the long, narrow bay and the city of Palu rebuilding along its shores.
Spermonde Archipelago
Tiny, white-sand coral islands scattered like jewels across the southern Makassar Strait.
Thousand Islands
The 'Kepulauan Seribu' chain, featuring dozens of tropical islands surrounded by emerald lagoons during the approach to CGK.
Tanjung Priok Port
The massive scale of Jakarta's main shipping hub, filled with giant container ships and industrial infrastructure.
The right side is unbeatable for the approach into Jakarta. For afternoon flights, you'll witness a spectacular sunset over the Java Sea. Try to secure a seat behind the wing to ensure the engine doesn't block the view of the islands during the final 15 minutes of the flight.
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Mount Gawalise
Dramatic mountain ridges rising sharply from the western edge of the Palu Valley immediately after takeoff.
Makassar Strait
A deep-water passage between Sulawesi and Borneo, often featuring distinct turquoise coral reefs near the shoreline.
Mount Cereme
A massive, solitary stratovolcano in West Java that dominates the skyline as the plane crosses the coastline.
Indramayu Plains
Expansive, geometric patterns of rice paddies that characterize the northern coast of West Java.
Sit on the left for morning flights to enjoy the soft light hitting the Sulawesi highlands. During the descent, keep an eye out for the massive volcanic peaks of Central Java peaking through the clouds in the distance to the South.
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Get eSIMs for IndonesiaDistance: 1,580 km (982 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 6 min
Departure: PLW (-0.9185420274734496, 119.91000366210938)
Arrival: CGK (-6.1255698204, 106.65599823)
Route Type: Domestic
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