Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Jakarta to Pangkalan Bun. Right-side seats capture the most dramatic scenery: Jakarta's coastal urban landscape during takeoff and the Java Sea crossing. While the landing approach favors the left, the takeoff experience from Jakarta is more visually compelling and offers longer viewing duration over water and islands.

During takeoff from Soekarno Hatta International (CGK), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of Jakarta's urban sprawl and the Java Sea coastline as the aircraft climbs northeastward. You'll see the transition from dense city to water, with the Thousand Islands (Kepulauan Seribu) scattered across the horizon. Notable sights include: Jakarta city grid and harbor, Java Sea coastline, Thousand Islands archipelago, Ciliwung River delta.

When landing at Iskandar (PKN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during descent into Pangkalan Bun. You'll see the Kapuas River system and surrounding peatland forests as the aircraft approaches from the northeast. The river's distinctive meandering pattern and the flat, forested terrain are clearly visible. Notable sights include: Kapuas River and its meanders, peatland forest canopy, Pangkalan Bun airfield, Kumai River confluence.

The flight from Soekarno Hatta International (CGK) to Iskandar (PKN) takes Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Java Sea heading northeast, passing over open water with occasional small islands visible. The Karimata Strait lies to the north. As the aircraft approaches Kalimantan, the landscape transitions from open sea to the flat, forested peatland terrain characteristic of Central Kalimantan. The Kapuas River system becomes visible as the aircraft descends toward Pangkalan Bun, with its distinctive brown water contrasting sharply against the green forest canopy.