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UPG → LOP
Which side of the plane to sit from Hasanuddin International Airport (Ujung Pandang) to Lombok International Airport (Praya)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers an unparalleled view of the majestic Mount Rinjani as you approach Lombok, along with the beautiful Spermonde Archipelago shortly after takeoff from Makassar.
Spermonde Archipelago
Dozens of small coral islands and turquoise reefs visible immediately after departing Hasanuddin International Airport.
Flores Sea Crossing
The deep blue expanse separating Sulawesi from the Lesser Sunda Islands, often dotted with traditional Phinisi ships.
Mount Rinjani
Lombok's iconic 3,726-meter active volcano, featuring its massive caldera and the Segara Anak crater lake.
Sembalun Highlands
The lush, high-altitude valley east of Rinjani, known for its vibrant agricultural patchwork.
Central Lombok Plains
A scenic view of the rural heartland of Lombok with rice paddies and tobacco fields during the final approach.
Book an early morning flight (before 9:00 AM) to see Mount Rinjani clearly, as clouds typically shroud the peak by midday. Choose a seat forward of the wing to ensure the engine doesn't block your view of the volcano during the descent into Praya.
Makassar Cityscape
A panoramic view of the Losari Beach area and the urban sprawl of South Sulawesi's capital.
Lombok Strait
The famous Wallace Line boundary where the deep waters separate the distinct fauna of Asia and Australasia.
Mount Agung
On clear days, Bali's highest volcano is visible across the strait to the west as the plane turns for its approach.
The Gili Islands
Gili Trawangan, Meno, and Air appear as tiny emerald drops in the sea near the northwest coast of Lombok.
Senggigi Coastline
The winding coastal roads and white sand beaches of Lombok's primary tourist strip.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to catch the sunset over the Lombok Strait and see the silhouette of Bali's Mount Agung. Keep your camera ready as the plane enters the Lombok airspace for a wide-angle view of the Gili Islands.
Distance: 547 km (340 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 55 min
Departure: UPG (-5.061629772186278, 119.5540008544922)
Arrival: LOP (-8.757322, 116.276675)
Route Type: Domestic
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