About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Halim Perdanakusuma International (HLP)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Los Angeles to Jakarta. The right side wins overall due to the spectacular Pacific coastline departure from LAX with Catalina Island and Palos Verdes. The landing views on left are interesting but Jakarta Bay is heavily silted and hazy. The right side also captures the Philippine archipelago and parts of the South China Sea during the descent phase of the transpacific routing.
What can I see during takeoff from Los Angeles International in Los Angeles?
During takeoff from Los Angeles International (LAX), sit on the Right side for the best views. LAX departures on runways 24L/24R head west over the ocean before turning. Right side gives you the Santa Monica Bay coastline, the Palos Verdes Peninsula, and Catalina Island in the distance as you bank south. Left side faces inland toward the urban sprawl with less dramatic scenery. Notable sights include: Santa Monica Bay, Palos Verdes Peninsula, Catalina Island, Long Beach Harbor.
What can I see when landing at Halim Perdanakusuma International in Jakarta?
When landing at Halim Perdanakusuma International (HLP), sit on the Left side for the best views. Halim Perdanakusuma uses runway 06/24. Arriving from the northwest on runway 06, the aircraft approaches from the Java Sea side over Jakarta's northern coast. Left side gives you Jakarta Bay, the dense urban core of central Jakarta, and the visible sprawl of the city grid. Right side faces toward the southern suburbs and hills with less distinctive features. Notable sights include: Jakarta Bay, Jakarta city center grid, Thousand Islands chain in the bay, Ciliwung River delta.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Jakarta?
The flight from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Halim Perdanakusuma International (HLP) takes Approximately 17 to 18 hours nonstop.
What does the Los Angeles to Jakarta flight path pass over?
The route tracks southwest across the central Pacific, passing north of Hawaii before crossing the dateline. The flight then arcs over the western Pacific, passing over or near Micronesia including the Caroline Islands and Palau. The Philippine Sea and Celebes Sea are crossed before descending over the Java Sea toward Jakarta. The Borneo coastline may be visible on the right side during descent. Much of the flight is over open ocean with no land visible for 8 to 10 hours in the middle section.