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Which side of the plane to sit from Babo Airport (Babo) to Dominique Edward Osok Airport (Sorong)?

Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a stunning vantage point over the Maccluer Gulf and the dramatic coastal ecosystems where the dense Papuan jungle meets the Bismarck Sea.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Maccluer Gulf

Expansive views of the vast inlet separating the Bomberai and Bird's Head Peninsulas.

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Coastal Mangroves

Incredible patterns of green mangrove forests and brackish water systems near the Babo shoreline.

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Salawati Island

Views of the large, forested island that marks the entrance to the Dampier Strait and Raja Ampat.

🛥️

Sorong Maritime Traffic

The approach to Sorong reveals a busy harbor filled with traditional Pinisi boats and modern ferries.

Book an 'A' seat for the best coastal orientation. Morning flights are significantly better as the sun will be behind you, highlighting the deep turquoise of the coral reefs and reducing window glare. Keep your camera ready during the final 10 minutes for the Raja Ampat island fringes.

Right Side Highlights
7.4
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Vogelkop Rainforest

Dense, primary tropical rainforest canopy that appears like a vast green carpet stretching to the horizon.

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Kamundan River Meanders

Watch for the highly sinuous river paths that carve intricate loops through the flat lowland terrain.

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Tamrau Mountains

Distant views of the rugged mountain range that forms the northern spine of the Bird's Head Peninsula.

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Sorong Urban Sprawl

A clear view of the city's growth and the Dominique Edward Osok Airport terminal during the final turn.

The right side is superior for those wanting to see the wild, uninhabited interior of West Papua. Note that cloud cover often builds up over the inland mountains by midday, so early departures provide the most consistent land views.

Top Activities in Sorong
Route Information

Distance: 301 km (187 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 30 min

Departure: BXB (-2.5322399139404297, 133.43899536132812)

Arrival: SOQ (-0.894, 131.287)

Route Type: Domestic

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