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UPG → DPS
Which side of the plane to sit from Hasanuddin International Airport (Ujung Pandang) to Ngurah Rai (Bali) International Airport (Denpasar)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most dramatic views of Bali's volcanic landscape, specifically the majestic Mount Agung, and the picturesque Nusa Penida islands during the descent into Denpasar.
Spermonde Archipelago
Aerial views of the tiny coral islands and turquoise reefs scattered off the coast of Makassar shortly after takeoff.
Mount Agung
Bali's highest and most sacred volcano, which stands out prominently against the horizon as the flight approaches the island.
Nusa Penida & Lembongan
Dramatic limestone cliffs and the deep blue waters surrounding these popular offshore islands during the initial descent phase.
Sanur & Benoa
Beautiful views of the shallow reef flats and coastal resorts of Sanur just before the aircraft turns for its final approach.
For the best experience, choose a morning flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating Mount Agung perfectly. Keep your camera ready roughly 25 minutes before landing. If the flight approaches from the east (Runway 27), you will have a front-row seat to the Bali Mandara Toll Road and the Benoa harbor entrance.
Makassar Waterfront
A clear view of the Losari Beach area and the urban sprawl of Ujung Pandang as the plane departs southwards.
East Java Peaks
On exceptionally clear days, the distant silhouettes of Mount Ijen and Mount Raung can be spotted across the Bali Strait.
Bali Mandara Toll Road
A unique perspective of Indonesia's first over-water highway as it snakes across the Gulf of Benoa.
Jimbaran Bay
The famous curve of Jimbaran's beach, known for its seafood cafes, visible seconds before the wheels touch the runway.
The right side is ideal for afternoon or sunset flights, as you can watch the sun dip below the horizon over the Java Sea. During the final seconds of the flight, you get a close-up view of the surfers and waves at Kelan Beach, which sits right next to the airport fence.
Distance: 634 km (394 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 3 min
Departure: UPG (-5.061629772186278, 119.5540008544922)
Arrival: DPS (-8.7481698989868, 115.16699981689)
Route Type: Domestic
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