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Indonesia's second-highest volcano at 3,726 m on Lombok island. The stunning caldera lake Segara Anak and its erupting child volcano are a dramatic sight on flights across the Lesser Sunda Islands.
14Flight Routes
7 kmClosest Pass
🌋 MountainType
Routes that pass it14
BBI → SYD
Right
SYD → BBI
Left
AKL → SIN
Right
SIN → AKL
Left
AKL → XSP
Right
XSP → AKL
Left
AKL → QPG
Right
QPG → AKL
Left
ADL → DUB
Left
DUB → ADL
Right
AMI → CGK
Right
CGK → AMI
Left
DPS → LBJ
Left
LBJ → DPS
Right
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 Mount Rinjani from a plane?
Yes — 14 flight routes pass within 30 km of Mount Rinjani. The closest routes include Bhubaneswar to Sydney, Sydney to Bhubaneswar, Auckland to Singapore. Sit on the Right side, with the landmark passing about 7 km away.
Which side of the plane is best for viewing Mount Rinjani?
The best side varies by route. For the most common routes near Mount Rinjani: on a Bhubaneswar to Sydney flight, sit on the Right side; on a Sydney to Bhubaneswar flight, sit on the Left side; on a Auckland to Singapore flight, sit on the Right side.