While takeoff favors the right for Lake Erie views, the landing approach to DPS strongly favors left seats for Mount Agung and the dramatic central Bali landscape. Since landing views are more visually distinctive and memorable on this ultra-long route, left is the overall winner.
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Flight Path
Cleveland to Denpasar is 9,952 miles (16,016 km), a flight of about 17 hours.
This routing crosses the Pacific Ocean for roughly 8,000+ nautical miles. Notable midpoint geography includes: the Aleutian Islands (if routed northerly), the International Date Line, the Philippine Sea, and the Sulu/Celebes Seas approaching Indonesia. Most of the Pacific crossing offers open ocean with minimal visible landmarks. Approaching Indonesia, the Sulu Archipelago and Mindanao (Philippines) become visible before final descent into Bali.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from CLE
RIGHTCLE typically departs runways 24L/R or 06L/R depending on wind. Right seats offer views of Lake Erie's southern shoreline and the Cuyahoga River valley during initial climb. Left seats face inland toward the industrial areas of Cleveland proper.
Landing at DPS
LEFTApproaching DPS typically uses runway 09 (westerly approach) or 27 (easterly). Left seats during descent offer views of the Lombok Strait, Mount Agung (Bali's dominant volcano), and the terraced rice paddies of central Bali. Right seats face the Indian Ocean with less distinctive landmarks.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE) to Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Cleveland to Denpasar. While takeoff favors the right for Lake Erie views, the landing approach to DPS strongly favors left seats for Mount Agung and the dramatic central Bali landscape. Since landing views are more visually distinctive and memorable on this ultra-long route, left is the overall winner.
What can I see during takeoff from Cleveland Hopkins International in Cleveland?
During takeoff from Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE), sit on the Right side for the best views. CLE typically departs runways 24L/R or 06L/R depending on wind. Right seats offer views of Lake Erie's southern shoreline and the Cuyahoga River valley during initial climb. Left seats face inland toward the industrial areas of Cleveland proper. Notable sights include: Lake Erie (immediate south), Cuyahoga River valley, Cleveland's downtown skyline (distant), Shaker Heights residential areas.
What can I see when landing at Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar?
When landing at Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Approaching DPS typically uses runway 09 (westerly approach) or 27 (easterly). Left seats during descent offer views of the Lombok Strait, Mount Agung (Bali's dominant volcano), and the terraced rice paddies of central Bali. Right seats face the Indian Ocean with less distinctive landmarks. Notable sights include: Mount Agung (3,142 m, visible as a prominent peak), Lombok Strait, terraced rice paddies of Ubud region, Bali's central highlands.
How long is the flight from Cleveland to Denpasar?
The flight from Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE) to Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) takes about 17 hours. The shortest flight path between them is 9,952 miles (16,016 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Cleveland to Denpasar flight path pass over?
This routing crosses the Pacific Ocean for roughly 8,000+ nautical miles. Notable midpoint geography includes: the Aleutian Islands (if routed northerly), the International Date Line, the Philippine Sea, and the Sulu/Celebes Seas approaching Indonesia. Most of the Pacific crossing offers open ocean with minimal visible landmarks. Approaching Indonesia, the Sulu Archipelago and Mindanao (Philippines) become visible before final descent into Bali.