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Our Recommendation
8.2

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers an incredible sequence of Indonesia's most iconic volcanoes immediately after takeoff, followed by the intricate river systems of Sumatra and a front-row seat to the busy shipping lanes of the Malacca Strait.

Left Side Highlights
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Mount Merapi & Merbabu

Witness the dramatic peaks of Central Java's most active volcanoes shortly after departure from Solo.

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Sumbing & Sindoro Twin Peaks

Clear views of these symmetrical stratovolcanoes as the flight heads northwest toward the coast.

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Sumatran River Meanders

Aerial perspective of the winding, sediment-rich rivers snaking through the dense wetlands of South Sumatra and Riau.

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Malacca Strait Traffic

Spot massive cargo ships and tankers navigating one of the world's busiest maritime chokepoints during descent.

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Sumatran Mangroves

The intricate patterns of the eastern Sumatran coastline featuring vast mangrove forests and aquaculture farms.

Book an afternoon flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the volcanoes of Java and the rivers of Sumatra perfectly. Avoid sitting directly over the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the volcanic craters during the initial climb.

Right Side Highlights
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Mount Lawu

Visible to the east shortly after takeoff, this massive mountain sits on the border of Central and East Java.

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Bangka Island

On clear days, the white sand coastlines and turquoise waters of Bangka Island are visible across the Java Sea.

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Java Sea Expanse

A peaceful crossing over the blue waters with occasional sightings of offshore oil platforms and fishing vessels.

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Port Klang

As the plane prepares to land at KUL, view the massive infrastructure of Malaysia's largest seaport.

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Kuala Lumpur Skyline

On the final approach from the south, the distant silhouettes of the Petronas Twin Towers and Merdeka 118 can be spotted.

Morning flights are ideal for the right side to capture the early light hitting the Javanese coastline. During descent into KUL, keep your camera ready for the sprawling palm oil plantations that define the Malaysian landscape near the airport.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,520 km (944 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 2 min

Departure: SOC (-7.516089916229247, 110.75700378417967)

Arrival: KUL (2.7455799579619997, 101.70999908446998)

Route Type: International

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