About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Bali International (DPS) to Syamsudin Noor (BDJ)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Denpasar to Banjarmasin. Right-side seats offer superior scenery for the majority of the flight. Takeoff provides dramatic volcanic terrain and Mount Agung; the northbound route crosses the Flores Sea with occasional island views; landing approach includes river delta features. Left side has merit only during final descent into Banjarmasin.
What can I see during takeoff from Bali International in Denpasar?
During takeoff from Bali International (DPS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the immediate volcanic landscape and coastline as the aircraft climbs northwestward from Denpasar. Mount Agung and the eastern Bali highlands dominate the right window during initial climb. Notable sights include: Mount Agung (3,031 m, visible as a prominent peak to the northeast), Bali's eastern coastline along the Lombok Strait, terraced agricultural valleys of central Bali, Denpasar urban sprawl receding below.
What can I see when landing at Syamsudin Noor in Banjarmasin?
When landing at Syamsudin Noor (BDJ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide views of the Barito River delta and Banjarmasin's urban layout during descent. The river's distinctive braided channels and wetland areas are striking features visible from 8,000–12,000 feet on approach from the south. Notable sights include: Barito River delta with multiple channels and oxbow lakes, Banjarmasin city center and floating markets along the river, South Kalimantan's lowland swamp forests, Syamsudin Noor Airport runway orientation.
How long is the flight from Denpasar to Banjarmasin?
The flight from Bali International (DPS) to Syamsudin Noor (BDJ) takes Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
What does the Denpasar to Banjarmasin flight path pass over?
Flores Sea crossing (open water with scattered small islands including Lombok and Sumbawa visible on the horizon if conditions permit), transition from Bali's volcanic terrain to Kalimantan's lowland topography, gradual shift from mountainous to flat, swampy landscape as the aircraft moves northwest toward Banjarmasin