Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Surabaya to Palembang. While the takeoff offers coastal views, the landing approach provides more dramatic and distinctive scenery with the Musi River delta's complex hydrology and Palembang's striking riverine geography. The river meanders and tidal landscape are more visually engaging than the relatively flat Madura Strait crossing.

During takeoff from Juanda (SUB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers views of the Madura Strait and the northern coast of East Java as the aircraft climbs westward from Surabaya. You'll see the transition from urban Surabaya to coastal waters and the Madura Island landmass. Notable sights include: Madura Strait, Madura Island (northern coast), Surabaya urban sprawl, Java Sea.

When landing at Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin Ii (PLM), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides excellent views of the Musi River delta and Palembang's location on the river as you descend from the northeast. The river's distinctive meanders and the city's sprawl along the waterway are clearly visible during approach. Notable sights include: Musi River delta and meanders, Palembang city along riverbanks, Bangka Strait (to the east), lowland swamp forests.

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

Java Sea crossing with scattered islands and shallow waters; transition from East Java's volcanic geology to Sumatra's lowland swamp terrain; the Karimata Strait region marks the boundary between Java and Sumatra's distinct geographical zones