Seeing Mount Batur from a plane
An active cone inside a caldera about 8 miles across, a favorite sunrise hike in Bali. Look for the crescent Lake Batur beside the cone and black lava flows from its 20th-century eruptions.
2 of our routes pass it. Indonesia · rated 6 of 10
The easy pick
Singapore to Denpasar-Bali Island: sit on the right, 122 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Denpasar-Bali Island to Singapore | Right the other side is usually better on this route | on the climb, 5 min after takeoff |
| Singapore to Denpasar-Bali Island | Right | 122 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Mount Batur 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 Mount Batur 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.
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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