APW → AKL

Upolu Coastline

Aerial views of the coral reefs and turquoise lagoons surrounding Samoa's main island shortly after takeoff.

Tonga Trench

Fly over the deep indigo waters of one of the world's deepest oceanic trenches in the South Pacific.

Coromandel Peninsula

Dramatic views of the rugged, forested mountain range and white sand beaches of New Zealand's eastern coast.

Rangitoto Island

The youngest and most iconic volcanic cone in the Hauraki Gulf, visible just before touchdown.

Auckland Cityscape

A clear perspective of the Sky Tower and the Waitematā Harbour if the flight approaches from the north.

Savai'i Island

Views of Samoa's largest volcanic island to the west, featuring the massive Mt. Silisili.

Intertropical Convergence Zone

Observe massive, towering cumulonimbus cloud formations characteristic of this tropical weather belt.

Tasman Sea Horizon

Wide-angle views of the horizon where the Pacific meets the Tasman Sea as you approach New Zealand.

Manukau Harbour

Intricate patterns of sandbanks and tidal channels visible if the aircraft enters the AKL flight path from the west.

Waitakere Ranges

Lush, dark green native rainforests bordering the western edge of the Auckland metropolitan area.