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Best window seat at Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport

Which side of the plane?

Pick the window seat with the view. 13,500 routes answered — landmarks, coastlines and cities, wing by wing.

Taking offRIGHT

Mahakam River, Samarinda city, Makassar Strait coastline

LandingRIGHT

Mahakam River bends, Samarinda city and its riverside settlements, Karang Mumus tributary confluence

🛫 Taking Off from Samarinda (AAP)

Best sideRight
WhyDeparting runway 04 to the northeast, the right side gives you a good look back over Samarinda city and the wide bends of the Mahakam River as it winds toward the Makassar Strait. The left side mostly shows unbroken Kalimantan rainforest and low hills with no major landmarks.
Look forMahakam River, Samarinda city, Makassar Strait coastline, dense East Kalimantan rainforest

🛬 Landing at Samarinda (AAP)

Best sideRight
WhyLanding on runway 04, the aircraft approaches from the south-southwest and passes just west of Samarinda city before turning onto final. This puts the wide bends of the Mahakam River and the city's riverside sprawl on the right side of the plane as you descend. The left side mostly shows flat Kalimantan rainforest and plantation land with no major landmarks.
Look forMahakam River bends, Samarinda city and its riverside settlements, Karang Mumus tributary confluence, surrounding palm oil plantations and rainforest

Opened in 2018 to replace the older, smaller Temindung Airport, AAP is a single-runway airport with a modern terminal built to handle growing traffic for East Kalimantan, including overflow demand related to the nearby new capital city project (Nusantara).

⛰️ Elevation82 ft
🛫 Runways1 (04/22)
📍 NearbyBPN 66 mi

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Which side of the plane has the best views at Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport (AAP)?

At Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport in Samarinda: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Mahakam River, Samarinda city, Makassar Strait coastline, dense East Kalimantan rainforest.

What can I see during takeoff from Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport in Samarinda?

When taking off from Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport (AAP), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing runway 04 to the northeast, the right side gives you a good look back over Samarinda city and the wide bends of the Mahakam River as it winds toward the Makassar Strait. The left side mostly shows unbroken Kalimantan rainforest and low hills with no major landmarks. Notable sights include: Mahakam River, Samarinda city, Makassar Strait coastline, dense East Kalimantan rainforest.

What can I see when landing at Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport in Samarinda?

When landing at Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport (AAP), sit on the Right side for the best views. Landing on runway 04, the aircraft approaches from the south-southwest and passes just west of Samarinda city before turning onto final. This puts the wide bends of the Mahakam River and the city's riverside sprawl on the right side of the plane as you descend. The left side mostly shows flat Kalimantan rainforest and plantation land with no major landmarks. Notable sights include: Mahakam River bends, Samarinda city and its riverside settlements, Karang Mumus tributary confluence, surrounding palm oil plantations and rainforest.

What factors affect the best window seat at Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport?

The best window seat at Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport (AAP) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around Samarinda (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.