For most of the long cruise phase, the right side faces south toward the Alps in Austria, the Taurus and Zagros ranges across Turkey and Iran, and later the volcanic terrain of Sumatra and Java, giving far more topographic variety than the largely flat or oceanic scenery on the left.
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Flight Path
Amsterdam to Jakarta is 7,055 miles (11,354 km), a flight of about 13 hours 50 minutes.
Zagros Mountains of Iran, the arid Iranian plateau, and the Arabian Sea coastline near Pakistan mark the rough midpoint of the route before the path continues over India and the Bay of Bengal toward Sumatra.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from AMS
LEFTDeparting Schiphol on the Polderbaan and turning south, the left side offers a brief look back over Amsterdam's canal rings and the IJsselmeer before the aircraft settles onto its southeast heading. The right side at this point shows mostly flat Dutch polderland.
Landing at CGK
RIGHTOn approach into Jakarta from the west, the right side of the aircraft faces south toward the volcanic peaks of West Java, including Mount Salak and Mount Gede, rising above the coastal plain. The left side mostly shows the flat Java Sea and Jakarta Bay with little relief.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Schiphol (AMS) to Soekarno Hatta International (CGK)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Amsterdam to Jakarta. For most of the long cruise phase, the right side faces south toward the Alps in Austria, the Taurus and Zagros ranges across Turkey and Iran, and later the volcanic terrain of Sumatra and Java, giving far more topographic variety than the largely flat or oceanic scenery on the left.
What can I see during takeoff from Schiphol in Amsterdam?
During takeoff from Schiphol (AMS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Schiphol on the Polderbaan and turning south, the left side offers a brief look back over Amsterdam's canal rings and the IJsselmeer before the aircraft settles onto its southeast heading. The right side at this point shows mostly flat Dutch polderland. Notable sights include: Amsterdam city center, IJsselmeer, North Sea coastline, Dutch polder fields.
What can I see when landing at Soekarno Hatta International in Jakarta?
When landing at Soekarno Hatta International (CGK), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Jakarta from the west, the right side of the aircraft faces south toward the volcanic peaks of West Java, including Mount Salak and Mount Gede, rising above the coastal plain. The left side mostly shows the flat Java Sea and Jakarta Bay with little relief. Notable sights include: Mount Salak, Mount Gede, Jakarta Bay, Java coastal plain.
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Jakarta?
The flight from Schiphol (AMS) to Soekarno Hatta International (CGK) takes about 13 hours 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 7,055 miles (11,354 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Amsterdam to Jakarta flight path pass over?
Zagros Mountains of Iran, the arid Iranian plateau, and the Arabian Sea coastline near Pakistan mark the rough midpoint of the route before the path continues over India and the Bay of Bengal toward Sumatra.