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SRG โ DPS
Which side of the plane to sit from Achmad Yani Airport (Semarang) to Ngurah Rai (Bali) International Airport (Denpasar)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular front-row seat to the 'Ring of Fire,' featuring a continuous chain of Indonesia's most dramatic volcanoes, including the Bromo-Semeru massif and Ijen crater.
Mt Merapi and Merbabu
The legendary active peaks of Central Java visible shortly after departure from Semarang.
Mount Lawu
A massive stratovolcano on the border of Central and East Java known for its high-altitude shrines.
Bromo-Semeru Massif
The iconic smoking caldera of Bromo set against the towering backdrop of Mount Semeru, Java's highest peak.
Ijen Crater
A stunning view of the easternmost volcanic complex, home to the world's largest acidic crater lake.
Bali Strait
The narrow crossing between Java and Bali where ferries shuttle between Ketapang and Gilimanuk.
Jimbaran Bay
Beautiful views of the white sand beaches and the Bali Mandara Toll Road during the final descent.
Book a window seat well clear of the wing for the best volcanic photography. Morning flights (before 09:00 AM) are highly recommended as the air is clearest and the volcanoes are less likely to be obscured by tropical cumulus clouds. On the final approach into DPS, keep your camera ready for the Uluwatu cliffs and the water-based toll road.
Port of Tanjung Emas
Aerial views of Semarang's bustling maritime industrial hub and the Java Sea coastline.
Mount Muria
An isolated dormant volcano situated on the northern peninsula of Central Java.
Madura Island
Visuals of the northern coastline of Madura and the surrounding turquoise waters.
Bali Sea
The transition from the shallow Java Sea to the deeper, dark blue waters of the Bali Sea.
Opt for the left side if you prefer serene ocean vistas and want to avoid the direct afternoon sun during eastbound travel. It provides a clearer view of the coastal plains of East Java without the frequent cloud cover that clings to the southern mountains.
Distance: 564 km (350 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 56 min
Departure: SRG (-6.97273, 110.375)
Arrival: DPS (-8.7481698989868, 115.16699981689)
Route Type: Domestic
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