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SOC → CGK
Which side of the plane to sit from Adi Sumarmo Wiryokusumo Airport (Solo City) to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (Jakarta)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers an unparalleled sequence of Indonesia's most iconic volcanoes, providing a dramatic 'Ring of Fire' perspective across the spine of Java.
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Mount Merapi & Merbabu
Immediately after takeoff, witness the active Merapi and its dormant twin Merbabu towering over the Solo landscape.
Sumbing & Sindoro
A pair of symmetrical stratovolcanoes visible as you cruise westward over the Central Java heartland.
Mount Slamet
The highest peak in Central Java provides a massive, imposing silhouette often rising above the clouds.
Mount Cereme
A majestic solitary peak in West Java that marks the transition toward the Jakarta metropolitan area.
Jakarta Skyline
On the final descent into CGK, capture views of the sprawling Sudirman Central Business District and the National Monument.
Book a morning flight (06:00–08:00) to ensure the volcanoes are not obscured by afternoon cloud buildup or haze. Keep your camera ready immediately after rotation from SOC, as Merapi is very close to the airport. During landing at CGK, the left side typically faces the dense urban core of Jakarta if landing from the east.
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Java Sea Coastline
Enjoy views of the northern coastline where the land meets the shallow, turquoise waters of the Java Sea.
Cirebon Port
A birds-eye view of the busy maritime activity and harbor infrastructure in this historic coastal city.
Pantura Plains
The 'rice basket' of Indonesia, showing a patchwork of vibrant green paddy fields stretching to the horizon.
Thousand Islands
As the plane banks for approach, look for the scattered emerald islets of the Kepulauan Seribu archipelago.
Tanjung Priok
View the massive container terminals and shipping lanes of Indonesia's primary international gateway.
The right side is ideal for travelers who prefer ocean views and coastal geography. It is significantly better during sunset flights (after 17:30) as the sun sets to the west/southwest, casting a golden glow over the Java Sea without direct glare into your window. Watch for the distinct change from agricultural land to the dense industrial clusters of Bekasi and Tangerang.
Book Hotels in JakartaDistance: 478 km (297 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 48 min
Departure: SOC (-7.516089916229247, 110.75700378417967)
Arrival: CGK (-6.1255698204, 106.65599823)
Route Type: Domestic
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