At Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport in Samarinda: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Mahakam River with multiple oxbow lakes, Samarinda city sprawl to the west, dense rainforest canopy covering the surrounding terrain, Strait of Makassar visible on the horizon to the east.

When taking off from Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport (AAP), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Mahakam River's extensive meanders and oxbow lakes as the aircraft climbs eastward from the runway. The river system dominates the landscape immediately east of the airport and provides the most dramatic natural feature visible during initial climb-out. Notable sights include: Mahakam River with multiple oxbow lakes, Samarinda city sprawl to the west, dense rainforest canopy covering the surrounding terrain, Strait of Makassar visible on the horizon to the east.

When landing at Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport (AAP), sit on the Left side for the best views. Samarinda's main approach corridors typically align with the Mahakam River valley from the northeast. The left side offers views of the river's dramatic meanders, surrounding rainforest, and the city sprawl as you descend. The right side faces less developed terrain and fewer distinctive features during final approach. Notable sights include: Mahakam River with its characteristic oxbow bends, dense tropical rainforest canopy, Samarinda city grid and buildings, coal mining areas visible as cleared patches in the forest.

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.