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SIN → BPN
Which side of the plane to sit from Singapore Changi Airport (Singapore) to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (Balikpapan)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the Singaporean coastline upon departure and a spectacular vantage point of the Balikpapan Bay and industrial skyline during the final approach.
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Singapore Strait
Aerial view of hundreds of cargo ships anchored in one of the world's busiest shipping lanes.
Bintan Island
Clear views of the northern resorts and lush tropical forests of Indonesia's Riau Archipelago.
Karimata Strait
Vibrant turquoise waters where the South China Sea meets the Java Sea.
Balikpapan Bay
The massive Pertamina oil refineries and the iconic Balang Island Bridge during descent.
Oil City Skyline
A close-up view of Balikpapan's urban center nestled against the rugged East Kalimantan coast.
Sit on the left for the best views of the Balikpapan refineries during landing. Choose a morning flight (around 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM) to ensure the sun is behind the aircraft, providing high-contrast views of the islands without glare.
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The dense urban landscape and industrial zones of Batam Island shortly after takeoff.
Belitung Coastline
The northern tip of Belitung, famous for its white sand beaches and unique granite rock formations.
Borneo Rainforest
The vast, deep green canopy of the Kalimantan jungle stretching toward the horizon.
Meandering Rivers
The dramatic, snake-like brown rivers of Southern Borneo carving through the dense vegetation.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to catch the sunset over the Java Sea. Keep an eye out for the massive open-pit coal mines visible in the interior of Kalimantan, which appear as giant geometric scars in the green landscape.
Book Hotels in BalikpapanDistance: 1,464 km (910 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 57 min
Departure: SIN (1.35019, 103.994003)
Arrival: BPN (-1.2682700157200002, 116.893997192)
Route Type: International
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