At El Tari in Kupang: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Kupang Bay, Timor Sea coastline, Molo Peninsula, scattered islands in the strait.

When taking off from El Tari (KOE), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of Timor Sea and the dramatic coastline as the aircraft climbs out. You'll see the irregular shoreline of Kupang Bay with its islands and peninsulas, plus the transition from urban areas to open water—much more visually interesting than the inland terrain to the left. Notable sights include: Kupang Bay, Timor Sea coastline, Molo Peninsula, scattered islands in the strait.

When landing at El Tari (KOE), sit on the Right side for the best views. El Tari's primary runway (09/27) typically handles approaches from the north or south. Right-side seats offer views of Kupang city and the surrounding Timor Sea coastline during final approach, plus the dramatic volcanic terrain inland. The left side faces less developed areas with fewer distinctive features. Notable sights include: Kupang city waterfront, Timor Sea coastline, volcanic ridges of central Timor island, Nusa Tenggara mountain ranges.

The best window seat at El Tari (KOE) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around Kupang (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.