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BUA → POM
Which side of the plane to sit from Buka Airport (Buka Island) to Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (Port Moresby)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a spectacular perspective of the high-altitude peaks of the Owen Stanley Range and the volcanic mountains of Bougainville Island shortly after takeoff.
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Emperor Range
The rugged volcanic interior of Bougainville, featuring the active Mount Balbi volcano.
Woodlark Island
Dense, untouched tropical rainforests covering isolated islands in the Solomon Sea.
Owen Stanley Range
Dramatic views of the massive mountain spine of New Guinea with peaks often above the clouds.
Kokoda Track Area
The steep ridges and deep valleys of the historic trail area as the flight crosses the range.
Port Moresby Skyline
A panoramic view of the harbor, Fairfax Harbour, and the city's growing commercial district.
The right side is premier for mountain enthusiasts. Book a flight departing Buka before 10:00 AM, as the Owen Stanley Range typically generates heavy cloud cover by noon, obscuring the highest peaks. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff to catch the smoke from Bougainville's volcanoes.
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Solomon Sea Expanses
Stunning views of the deep blue Solomon Sea with occasional turquoise coral atolls.
D'Entrecasteaux Islands
Visuals of the mountainous Goodenough and Fergusson islands rising sharply from the sea.
Milne Bay Coastline
The lush, tropical shoreline of the southeastern tip of the New Guinea mainland.
Bootless Bay
Crystal clear lagoons and fringing reefs visible during the final descent into Port Moresby.
Choose the left side for morning flights to enjoy the sunrise over the Pacific. Use polarized sunglasses to better see the intricate reef patterns along the Papuan Peninsula coast as you approach Jacksons International.
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Get eSIMs for Papua New GuineaDistance: 935 km (581 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 34 min
Departure: BUA (-5.422319889068604, 154.67300415039062)
Arrival: POM (-9.44338035583496, 147.22000122070312)
Route Type: Domestic
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