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Best window seat at Komodo Airport

Which side of the plane?

Pick the window seat with the view. 13,500 routes answered — landmarks, coastlines and cities, wing by wing.

Taking offRIGHT

Rinca Island's karst hills, Komodo Island's outline further south, the Labuhan Bajo harbor with its scattered small islands

LandingRIGHT

Labuhan Bajo harbor and town, small bay islets like Kanawa and Bidadari, the Flores Sea

🛫 Taking Off from Labuhan Bajo (LBJ)

Best sideRight
WhyOn the more common Runway 17 departure, the aircraft climbs south over the strait separating Flores from Komodo and Rinca islands. Those rugged, dry karst islands and the turquoise channel between them sit off to the right side of the plane during the initial climb.
Look forRinca Island's karst hills, Komodo Island's outline further south, the Labuhan Bajo harbor with its scattered small islands, Selat Sape strait waters

🛬 Landing at Labuhan Bajo (LBJ)

Best sideRight
WhyLanding on runway 17 means approaching from the north and flying south, with the Labuhan Bajo coastline and harbor sitting just off to the right side of the aircraft. Passengers on the right get a great view of the town, the bay dotted with small islets, and the sea stretching toward the Komodo archipelago in the distance. The left side mostly faces Flores' hilly interior, which is far less scenic.
Look forLabuhan Bajo harbor and town, small bay islets like Kanawa and Bidadari, the Flores Sea, distant silhouettes of Komodo/Rinca islands

Komodo Airport is a small but modernized single-runway airport that has seen significant terminal upgrades in recent years to accommodate growing tourism traffic to the Komodo Islands.

⛰️ Elevation69 ft
🛫 Runways1 (17/35)
📍 NearbyRTG 41 miBMU 82 miWGP 87 mi

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About This Airport

Which side of the plane has the best views at Komodo Airport (LBJ)?

At Komodo Airport in Labuhan Bajo: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Rinca Island's karst hills, Komodo Island's outline further south, the Labuhan Bajo harbor with its scattered small islands, Selat Sape strait waters.

What can I see during takeoff from Komodo Airport in Labuhan Bajo?

When taking off from Komodo Airport (LBJ), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the more common Runway 17 departure, the aircraft climbs south over the strait separating Flores from Komodo and Rinca islands. Those rugged, dry karst islands and the turquoise channel between them sit off to the right side of the plane during the initial climb. Notable sights include: Rinca Island's karst hills, Komodo Island's outline further south, the Labuhan Bajo harbor with its scattered small islands, Selat Sape strait waters.

What can I see when landing at Komodo Airport in Labuhan Bajo?

When landing at Komodo Airport (LBJ), sit on the Right side for the best views. Landing on runway 17 means approaching from the north and flying south, with the Labuhan Bajo coastline and harbor sitting just off to the right side of the aircraft. Passengers on the right get a great view of the town, the bay dotted with small islets, and the sea stretching toward the Komodo archipelago in the distance. The left side mostly faces Flores' hilly interior, which is far less scenic. Notable sights include: Labuhan Bajo harbor and town, small bay islets like Kanawa and Bidadari, the Flores Sea, distant silhouettes of Komodo/Rinca islands.

What factors affect the best window seat at Komodo Airport?

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