About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from New Tokyo International (NRT) to Soekarno Hatta International (CGK)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Tokyo to Jakarta. The right side wins overall due to the spectacular potential of Mount Fuji and Tokyo Bay on departure, which is the most visually dramatic moment of the flight. The midpoint over open ocean and Borneo offers limited differentiation by side, and the Jakarta approach is relatively flat and industrial on both sides.
What can I see during takeoff from New Tokyo International in Tokyo?
During takeoff from New Tokyo International (NRT), sit on the Right side for the best views. NRT typically departs on runways 16R/16L heading south, or 34L/34R heading north. On a southbound departure toward CGK, the right side gives you a view west toward Tokyo Bay, the urban sprawl of greater Tokyo, and on clear days Mount Fuji rising above the Kanto Plain. The left side faces the Pacific Ocean with little to see. Notable sights include: Tokyo Bay, Mount Fuji (on clear days, ~80km west), the dense urban grid of greater Tokyo, Chiba city coastline.
What can I see when landing at Soekarno Hatta International in Jakarta?
When landing at Soekarno Hatta International (CGK), sit on the Left side for the best views. CGK typically uses runways 25L/25R landing westbound, or 07R/07L landing eastbound. On approach from the north-northeast, the left side faces south over the Java Sea coastline, the dense urban sprawl of North Jakarta, and the port of Tanjung Priok. The right side looks north over open Java Sea water. Notable sights include: Tanjung Priok port complex, North Jakarta coastal urban grid, Java Sea coastline, Kepulauan Seribu (Thousand Islands) scattered in the Java Sea.
How long is the flight from Tokyo to Jakarta?
The flight from New Tokyo International (NRT) to Soekarno Hatta International (CGK) takes Approximately 7 to 7.5 hours.
What does the Tokyo to Jakarta flight path pass over?
After departing Japan, the route crosses the East China Sea and passes over or near the Philippines (Luzon and the Philippine archipelago visible on clear days), then crosses the Sulu Sea and the northern tip of Borneo (Kalimantan), before descending over the Java Sea toward Jakarta. The Borneo coastline and its dense tropical forest canopy are the most visually notable midpoint feature, visible roughly 1.5 to 2 hours before landing.