About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Bali International (DPS) to Mutiara Ii (LBJ)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Denpasar to Labuhan Bajo. While takeoff favors right seats for Mount Agung views, the landing approach over the Komodo archipelago and Mount Inerie is more dramatic and visually distinctive. Left seats capture the volcanic landscape of Flores and the unique island geography that defines this route.
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. DPS typically departs runway 09L/27R (east-west) or 09R/27L. Westbound departures use runway 09, climbing northwest. Right-side seats face the Bali Strait and Mount Agung's eastern slopes as you climb, with the volcanic ridge of central Bali visible to the left. Eastbound traffic on runway 27 would favor left seats, but westbound service to Labuhan Bajo uses runway 09. Notable sights include: Mount Agung (3,031 m, Bali's dominant stratovolcano), Bali Strait (water body separating Bali from Lombok), central Bali volcanic ridge, Lombok's northern coast.
What can I see when landing at Mutiara Ii in Labuhan Bajo?
When landing at Mutiara Ii (LBJ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Labuhan Bajo airport (LBJ) sits on the western tip of Flores. Approach vectors typically come from the south or southeast, descending over the Flores Sea. Left-side seats face the dramatic volcanic landscape of western Flores, including the Komodo archipelago and Mount Inerie, while right seats see only open ocean. Notable sights include: Mount Inerie (1,559 m, Flores' prominent stratovolcano), Komodo Island (largest island in the Komodo archipelago), Flores Sea, Labuhan Bajo harbor and settlement.
How long is the flight from Denpasar to Labuhan Bajo?
The flight from Bali International (DPS) to Mutiara Ii (LBJ) takes Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
What does the Denpasar to Labuhan Bajo flight path pass over?
The flight crosses the Flores Sea at roughly 8,000-12,000 feet. Notable features include the Lombok Strait (between Lombok and Sumbawa), the volcanic islands of Sumbawa (Mount Tambora visible on clear days, though typically 40+ miles south of direct route), and the transition from Bali's lush tropical landscape to the drier volcanic terrain of the Lesser Sunda Islands. The route passes east of the main Komodo archipelago before descending toward Labuhan Bajo on Flores' western peninsula.