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Which side of the plane to sit from Bora Bora Airport (Bora Bora) to Moorea Airport (Moorea)?

Our Recommendation
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Left Side of the Plane

The left side is world-renowned for providing the iconic postcard views of Moorea's dramatic bays upon arrival.

Left Side Highlights
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Mount Otemanu

Direct views of Bora Bora's iconic volcanic spire during the initial climb and banking turn.

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Taha'a North Shore

Bird's-eye perspective of the expansive reef systems and the lush coastline of the Vanilla Island.

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Huahine Nui

The larger northern part of Huahine featuring deep, mystical bays and emerald forests.

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Opunohu Bay

A breathtaking view of Moorea's steep, lush volcanic ridges during the final descent.

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Cook's Bay

One of the world's most famous landscapes, featuring jagged peaks reflected in turquoise water.

Air Tahiti typically operates with open seating; board early to secure a left-side window seat. Morning flights between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM offer the most vibrant lagoon colors without excessive sun glare. Keep your camera ready specifically during the last 5 minutes of the flight for the Moorea bay reveals.

Right Side Highlights
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Matira Point

The southernmost tip of Bora Bora with its famous shallow turquoise waters and white sands.

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Raiatea Lagoon

View of the vast lagoon shared between Raiatea and Taha'a, known as the cradle of Polynesian culture.

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Huahine Iti

The smaller, more secluded southern half of the Huahine island complex and its outer reef.

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Moorea West Reef

Vibrant colors of the lagoon and waves crashing on the outer barrier reef during the approach.

The right side is ideal for seeing the expansive lagoons of Raiatea. If traveling in the late afternoon, this side offers superior views of the golden hour light reflecting off the Pacific Ocean. Polarized sunglasses are highly recommended to cut through the water's surface glare for better reef visibility.

Top Activities in Moorea
Route Information

Distance: 241 km (150 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 24 min

Departure: BOB (-16.444400787353516, -151.75100708007812)

Arrival: MOZ (-17.49, -149.761993)

Route Type: Domestic

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