Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Palembang to Surabaya. The takeoff from Palembang offers more distinctive natural features (river delta, oxbow lakes, peatlands) than the landing approach. While the landing provides urban and maritime interest, the Musi River delta's complex hydrology is more visually striking and geographically unique.

During takeoff from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin Ii (PLM), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Musi River delta and surrounding wetlands as the aircraft climbs out westward from Palembang. The river's distinctive braided channels and oxbow lakes are clearly visible during initial climb. Notable sights include: Musi River delta with oxbow lakes, Palembang city grid along the riverbanks, surrounding peatland wetlands, Bangka Strait to the northeast.

When landing at Juanda (SUB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views of the Madura Strait and the approach to Surabaya from the north. The strait's shipping lanes, coastal cities, and the transition from sea to urban landscape are prominent during descent. Notable sights include: Madura Strait with visible shipping traffic, Surabaya's harbor and port facilities, Madura Island's northern coastline, Mount Penanggungan in the background.

The flight from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin Ii (PLM) to Juanda (SUB) takes 1h 15m.

Java Sea crossing with occasional fishing vessel activity, transition from Sumatra's peatland landscape to Java's volcanic terrain, glimpses of the Sunda Strait region to the west, coastal lowlands of eastern Java approaching Surabaya