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BUL โ POM
Which side of the plane to sit from Bulolo Airport (Bulolo) to Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (Port Moresby)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer spectacular views of the Owen Stanley Range, the right side is generally superior for the descent into Port Moresby, offering sweeping views of the Gulf of Papua, the city harbor, and traditional coastal villages.
Kuper Range
Dramatic views of the limestone escarpments and steep ridges as the aircraft climbs out from Bulolo.
Gulf of Papua Coastline
The striking contrast where the brown river-fed waters meet the turquoise Coral Sea.
Fairfax Harbour
A bird's-eye view of Port Moresbyโs natural harbor, active shipping lanes, and the Yacht Club.
Hanuabada Stilt Villages
Traditional Motuan houses built on stilts over the water, clearly visible during the final approach to POM.
Port Moresby Skyline
Views of the expanding CBD, including the iconic APPEC Haus and high-rise developments.
The right side is essential for the iconic 'harbor approach' into Port Moresby. On a standard landing (Runway 14), you will fly directly past the city center and the harbor. Polarized sunglasses are recommended to cut through the sea glare and see the reef structures clearly near the coast.
Bulolo Gold Valley
Aerial perspective of the historic gold-dredging landscapes and pine plantations surrounding the Bulolo valley.
Owen Stanley Peaks
Direct views of the high-altitude peaks of the Central Range, often piercing through morning cloud cover.
Pristine Rainforest
Vast stretches of untouched tropical canopy in the Morobe and Central Province highlands.
Astrolabe Range
The dramatic cliffs and plateaus that signal the transition from the high mountains to the coastal plains.
Sit on the left for the best views of the deepest mountain valleys early in the flight. Morning flights (7:00 AM - 9:00 AM) are best to avoid the heavy cloud build-up that usually obscures the peaks by midday. Watch for the dramatic change in vegetation as you leave the lush Morobe province.
Distance: 255 km (158 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 26 min
Departure: BUL (-7.216286671410002, 146.649541855)
Arrival: POM (-9.44338035583496, 147.22000122070312)
Route Type: Domestic
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