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UPG → TTE
Which side of the plane to sit from Hasanuddin International Airport (Ujung Pandang) to Sultan Khairun Babullah Airport (Ternate)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side is legendary on this route for providing the iconic '1,000 Rupiah' view of the volcanic islands Tidore and Maitara during the descent into Ternate.
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Gulf of Bone Coastline
Beautiful aerial perspectives of the turquoise shallows and coral reefs along the South Sulawesi coast.
Banggai & Sula Islands
During the mid-flight cruise, look down for remote island chains surrounded by vibrant fringing reefs.
Tidore and Maitara
The 'Money View'—these two perfectly shaped volcanic islands are identical to the scene on the 1,000 IDR banknote.
Halmahera Peninsula
The jagged, sprawling coast of the main Halmahera island provides a stunning backdrop during the descent.
This is the 'scenic side' for the approach. Ask for a window seat on the right to capture the iconic Tidore and Maitara islands. These usually appear roughly 10-15 minutes before landing. Use a fast shutter speed to capture the volcanic peaks through the haze, and aim for a morning flight (08:00 - 10:00 AM) when the sun illuminates the volcanoes from the east.
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Maros Pangkep Karst
Shortly after takeoff from UPG, witness the world's second-largest tower karst area with dramatic limestone formations.
Latimojong Range
Views of Sulawesi's highest peaks, including Mount Rantemario, rising through the central clouds.
Gulf of Tomini
Crossing the vast, deep blue waters that separate the central and northern peninsulas of Sulawesi.
Mount Gamalama
On final approach, the left side offers an intimate look at the active volcanic slopes that form the island of Ternate.
Sit on the left for the best views of the Sulawesi mainland's rugged interior. If the aircraft approaches Ternate from the North (Runway 13), you will get a spectacular close-up of the Gamalama crater just before landing. Morning flights are preferred to avoid the typical afternoon cloud buildup over the Sulawesi mountains.
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Get eSIMs for IndonesiaDistance: 1,089 km (677 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 27 min
Departure: UPG (-5.061629772186278, 119.5540008544922)
Arrival: TTE (0.8314139842987059, 127.38099670410156)
Route Type: Domestic
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