About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Alice Springs (ASP) to Bali International (DPS)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Alice Springs to Denpasar. Right seats capture the MacDonnell Ranges during departure and Mount Agung plus the Bali Strait during arrival. The arrival views are more dramatic and sustained, making right the stronger choice for this route.
What can I see during takeoff from Alice Springs in Alice Springs?
During takeoff from Alice Springs (ASP), sit on the Left side for the best views. Alice Springs typically departs runway 09/27 depending on wind. Left seats offer views of the MacDonnell Ranges to the north and east, the town grid below, and the red desert terrain that defines central Australia's landscape. Notable sights include: MacDonnell Ranges (north and east), Alice Springs town center, red desert plains extending south, Todd River valley.
What can I see when landing at Bali International in Denpasar?
When landing at Bali International (DPS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Approaching Bali typically uses runway 09 from the north or runway 27 from the south. Right seats on descent provide excellent views of the Bali Strait, Mount Agung (Bali's dominant volcano), and the island's interior highlands before touchdown at Denpasar. Notable sights include: Mount Agung (3,142 m, visible as a prominent peak), Bali Strait separating Bali from Lombok, interior rice terraces and volcanic slopes, Denpasar city and coastal plains.
How long is the flight from Alice Springs to Denpasar?
The flight from Alice Springs (ASP) to Bali International (DPS) takes Approximately 3 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Alice Springs to Denpasar flight path pass over?
The flight crosses the Timor Sea at roughly 15,000-25,000 feet. The Timor Sea itself is featureless open ocean with occasional cumulus cloud formations. No significant landmasses are visible during the midpoint cruise phase. The route passes east of the Kimberley region of Western Australia (not visible from cruise altitude) and approaches Bali from the north-northeast, crossing open water for the majority of the journey.