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SUB β CGK
Which side of the plane to sit from Juanda International Airport (Surabaya) to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (Jakarta)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a stunning parade of Indonesia's Ring of Fire, featuring a continuous chain of massive volcanic peaks that dominate the Java landscape.
Mount Arjuno-Welirang
Visible immediately after takeoff, these majestic twin peaks dominate the southern horizon of Surabaya.
Mount Lawu
A massive stratovolcano on the border of East and Central Java, often capped with distinctive lenticular clouds.
Merapi and Merbabu
The iconic volcanic duo near Yogyakarta; Merapi's active smoking crater is often visible from cruising altitude.
Mount Slamet
The highest peak in Central Java, standing as an enormous solitary giant amidst the surrounding plains.
Mount Ceremai
A symmetrical cone that signals your entry into West Java airspace, usually seen shortly before the descent begins.
Book an early morning flight (departure before 8 AM) to see the volcanoes before the daily cloud build-up. Sit forward of the wing for the best views of the craters. During the dry season (MayβSeptember), the visibility of the volcanic chain is unparalleled.
Suramadu Bridge
The longest bridge in Indonesia connecting Java and Madura is visible during the initial climb out of SUB.
Java Sea Coastline
Follows the winding northern coast, showcasing intricate patterns of aquaculture ponds and salt fields.
Port of Semarang
The bustling Tanjung Emas harbor is a major landmark visible mid-flight along the northern corridor.
Thousand Islands
The Kepulauan Seribu archipelago appears as emerald dots in the blue sea during the final descent into Jakarta.
Jakarta Bay
Views of the massive reclamation projects and the dense urban skyline of North Jakarta on final approach.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the glare of the southern sun. Keep your camera ready during the last 15 minutes of the flight for the island clusters near Jakarta. This side often offers a smoother view of the sunset over the Java Sea.
Distance: 691 km (429 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 9 min
Departure: SUB (-7.379829883575439, 112.78700256347656)
Arrival: CGK (-6.1255698204, 106.65599823)
Route Type: Domestic
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