While takeoff from Bali offers dramatic volcanic scenery on the right, the landing approach into Cleveland provides more sustained visual interest with Lake Erie, the Cuyahoga River's distinctive meanders, and the city's waterfront. Left-side seats capture the most compelling features during descent.
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Flight Path
Denpasar to Cleveland is 9,952 miles (16,016 km), a flight of about 18 hours.
Flight path crosses the Indian Ocean, then over the Arabian Sea and Persian Gulf region, continues over Turkey or southern Russia, crosses Europe (Alps visible on clear days), and enters North America over the Atlantic. Notable midpoint landmarks include the Strait of Hormuz, Caucasus Mountains, and European mountain ranges depending on routing. Most of the flight occurs over open ocean with limited window scenery except during daylight hours over continental landmasses.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from DPS
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of Bali's volcanic interior and Mount Agung as the aircraft climbs eastward. The island's central ridge and terraced rice paddies are visible during initial climb before heading northwest across the Java Sea.
Landing at CLE
LEFTLeft-side seats provide views of Lake Erie and the Cuyahoga River valley during descent into Cleveland. The city's downtown skyline and industrial waterfront along the southern shore of Lake Erie are visible on approach from the north.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) to Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Denpasar to Cleveland. While takeoff from Bali offers dramatic volcanic scenery on the right, the landing approach into Cleveland provides more sustained visual interest with Lake Erie, the Cuyahoga River's distinctive meanders, and the city's waterfront. Left-side seats capture the most compelling features during descent.
What can I see during takeoff from Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar?
During takeoff from Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of Bali's volcanic interior and Mount Agung as the aircraft climbs eastward. The island's central ridge and terraced rice paddies are visible during initial climb before heading northwest across the Java Sea. Notable sights include: Mount Agung (3,142 m active volcano), Mount Batur, Bali's central ridge with agricultural terraces, Java Sea coastline.
What can I see when landing at Cleveland Hopkins International in Cleveland?
When landing at Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide views of Lake Erie and the Cuyahoga River valley during descent into Cleveland. The city's downtown skyline and industrial waterfront along the southern shore of Lake Erie are visible on approach from the north. Notable sights include: Lake Erie (southern shore), Cuyahoga River and valley, Cleveland downtown skyline and waterfront, Appalachian foothills to the south.
How long is the flight from Denpasar to Cleveland?
The flight from Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) to Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE) takes about 18 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 Denpasar to Cleveland flight path pass over?
Flight path crosses the Indian Ocean, then over the Arabian Sea and Persian Gulf region, continues over Turkey or southern Russia, crosses Europe (Alps visible on clear days), and enters North America over the Atlantic. Notable midpoint landmarks include the Strait of Hormuz, Caucasus Mountains, and European mountain ranges depending on routing. Most of the flight occurs over open ocean with limited window scenery except during daylight hours over continental landmasses.