Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Jakarta to Ujung Pandang. Right-side seats capture the most dramatic geography: the Java Sea and Thousand Islands on departure, then the entire Makassar Strait crossing with its island chains and the Sulawesi mountain backdrop on arrival. This provides a complete picture of the flight's geography across Indonesia's maritime zones.

During takeoff from Soekarno Hatta International (CGK), sit on the Right side for the best views. CGK typically departs to the west or northwest. Right-side seats offer views of Jakarta's urban sprawl, the Java Sea coastline, and the Thousand Islands archipelago as the aircraft climbs. Left seats face inland toward the congested city center and industrial zones. Notable sights include: Jakarta's northern coastal districts (Penjaringan, Ancol), Thousand Islands (Kepulauan Seribu) scattered across the Java Sea, Ciliwung River delta, Krakatau volcano on the distant southwestern horizon.

When landing at Hasanuddin (UPG), sit on the Left side for the best views. UPG (Hasanuddin) is located on the southern coast of Sulawesi. Approach vectors typically bring aircraft in from the north or northeast over Makassar Strait. Left-side seats provide views of the Makassar Strait, the Spermonde Islands, and the dramatic transition from open water to Sulawesi's mountainous terrain. Notable sights include: Makassar Strait (Selat Makassar), Spermonde Islands coral archipelago, Sulawesi's northern coastal plains around Makassar city, Lompobattang mountain range rising inland.

The flight from Soekarno Hatta International (CGK) to Hasanuddin (UPG) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.

The flight crosses the Java Sea heading southeast, passing over open water with scattered fishing vessels and small islands. Around the midpoint, the aircraft transitions from the Java Sea into the Flores Sea, with the Sulawesi landmass becoming visible on the right (eastern) horizon. The Makassar Strait—a major shipping lane—becomes the dominant feature in the final 45 minutes of flight, with numerous cargo ships and tankers visible on the water below. The Spermonde Islands appear as the aircraft descends toward Makassar, marking the approach to the Sulawesi coast.