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The volcanic islands between Flores and Sumbawa in Indonesia, famous for Komodo dragons. The rugged brown islands and pink beaches contrast with turquoise waters.
29Flight Routes
3 kmClosest Pass
🦎 IslandType
Routes that pass it29
MXP → SYD
Both Sides
SYD → MXP
Both Sides
DPS → LBJ
Both Sides
LBJ → DPS
Both Sides
CPH → MEL
Both Sides
MEL → CPH
Both Sides
MAN → MEL
Both Sides
MEL → MAN
Both Sides
CGK → LBJ
Right
LBJ → CGK
Left
ASP → KTM
Right
KTM → ASP
Left
MEL → SGN
Left
SGN → MEL
Right
KUL → LBJ
Right
LBJ → KUL
Left
LBJ → SIN
Left
SIN → LBJ
Right
LIN → SYD
Left
SYD → LIN
Right
ICN → LBJ
Right
SYD → VCE
Right
VCE → SYD
Left
BNE → SIN
Right
SIN → BNE
Left
BNE → XSP
Right
XSP → BNE
Left
ADL → SGN
Right
SGN → ADL
Left
Tip: Visibility depends on cloud cover, time of day, and how close the flight path comes. Sit on the listed side for the best chance of a view. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see Komodo Islands from a plane?
Yes — 29 flight routes pass within 80 km of Komodo Islands. The closest routes include Milano to Sydney, Sydney to Milano, Denpasar to Labuhan Bajo. The landmark is visible from both sides, with the landmark passing about 3 km away.
Which side of the plane is best for viewing Komodo Islands?
The best side varies by route. For the most common routes near Komodo Islands: on a Milano to Sydney flight, visible from both sides; on a Sydney to Milano flight, visible from both sides; on a Denpasar to Labuhan Bajo flight, visible from both sides.