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SOQ → UPG
Which side of the plane to sit from Dominique Edward Osok Airport (Sorong) to Hasanuddin International Airport (Ujung Pandang)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the remote Banggai and Sula island chains and a more scenic coastal approach into Makassar.
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Salawati and Batanta
Lush, jungle-covered islands of Raja Ampat visible immediately after departing Sorong.
Banggai Archipelago
Stunning views of remote coral atolls and turquoise reefs mid-flight over the Molucca Sea.
Gulf of Bone
Expansive views of the massive gulf separating the southern peninsulas of Sulawesi.
Makassar Harbor
Panoramic views of the Paotere port, Losari Beach, and the busy shipping lanes of the Makassar Strait.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to catch spectacular sunsets over the Makassar Strait. Look for the distinct ring-shaped reefs of the Banggai islands mid-route. Ensure you have a window seat away from the wing for the best view of the archipelago chains.
Book Hotels in Ujung PandangMisool Island Karst
Dramatic limestone formations and turquoise lagoons of southern Raja Ampat shortly after takeoff.
Banda Sea Crossing
Deep blue ocean vistas looking toward the historic Maluku Islands archipelago.
Latimojong Mountains
High-altitude peaks of South Sulawesi visible as the flight begins its descent across the peninsula.
Maros Karst
The world's second-largest karst landscape featuring vertical limestone cliffs near Makassar.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct equatorial sun glare. Watch for the Misool island group within the first 15-20 minutes of flight. If the approach is from the north, you will see the jagged peaks of the South Sulawesi interior.
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Get eSIMs for IndonesiaDistance: 1,383 km (859 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 51 min
Departure: SOQ (-0.894, 131.287)
Arrival: UPG (-5.061629772186278, 119.5540008544922)
Route Type: Domestic
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