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SUB → KOE
Which side of the plane to sit from Juanda International Airport (Surabaya) to El Tari Airport (Kupang)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers an incredible front-row seat to the 'Ring of Fire,' featuring a continuous chain of Indonesia's most iconic volcanoes and the rugged islands of Nusa Tenggara.
Mt. Bromo & Semeru
Shortly after departing Surabaya, the smoking calderas of East Java's most famous volcanoes appear in the distance.
Bali and Mt. Agung
Spectacular views of the entire island of Bali and the towering peak of its most sacred stratovolcano.
Mt. Rinjani
Lombok's massive volcano dominates the horizon as the flight crosses the Alas Strait.
Mt. Tambora
The enormous, distinct crater of the volcano on Sumbawa that caused the 1815 'Year Without a Summer'.
Komodo National Park
The rugged, reddish-brown hills and turquoise bays of Komodo and Rinca islands are visible during the transit toward Flores.
Flores Volcanic Chain
A dramatic sequence of coastal volcanoes including Mt. Inerie as the plane tracks along the southern coastline.
Kupang Bay
The final descent offers views of Semau Island and the sparkling waters of the bay before landing at El Tari.
This is the essential side for scenic views. Request a window seat away from the wing (rows 1-7 or the very back) for unobstructed photos of the volcanic peaks. Morning flights (departing 06:00-09:00) are highly recommended as the air is clearest and the volcanoes are less likely to be obscured by afternoon cloud buildup.
The Bali Sea
Vast stretches of deep blue tropical waters where the Java Sea meets the Flores Sea.
Kangean Archipelago
A remote cluster of islands visible in the distance to the north of the main flight path.
Maritime Trade Routes
Frequent sightings of large cargo vessels and traditional Phinisi schooners navigating the northern shipping lanes.
Cloud Formations
Unique tropical convective clouds often build up over the open sea, providing great atmospheric photography.
Choose this side if you want to avoid the harsh tropical sun during afternoon flights. It is generally quieter visually, making it better for working or resting, though early morning departures offer beautiful soft light reflecting off the ocean surface.
Distance: 1,236 km (768 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 39 min
Departure: SUB (-7.379829883575439, 112.78700256347656)
Arrival: KOE (-10.171600341796877, 123.6709976196289)
Route Type: Domestic
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