Seeing Jakarta from a planeup to 8 ★
One of the world's fastest-sinking cities: parts of the north drop several inches a year as groundwater is pumped out. Indonesia is moving its capital to Nusantara on Borneo. Look for the sprawl meeting the bay's sea walls.
2 of our routes pass it. Indonesia · rated 8 of 10
The easy pick
Jakarta to Singapore: sit on the right, on the climb, 1 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Jakarta to Singapore | Right | on the climb, 1 min after takeoff |
| Singapore to Perth | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 67 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day. Where the best seat for the whole flight is on the other side, you'd trade this sight for more elsewhere.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Jakarta from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (2 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Jakarta from a plane?
Near the airport, on the climb or on the way down, and mid-flight on longer routes: see the table for each route.
Can you see Jakarta at night?
Yes, by its lights. The app scores lit places at night by how bright they are.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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