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CEB → POM
Which side of the plane to sit from Mactan Cebu International Airport (Cebu) to Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (Port Moresby)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side offers a more diverse and dramatic landscape, featuring the rugged peaks of Mindanao, the stunning coral formations of the Raja Ampat region, and the massive central mountain ranges of New Guinea.
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Mount Apo
Views of the Philippines' highest peak as the flight passes over the island of Mindanao.
Raja Ampat Islands
Incredible aerial views of the world's most biodiverse marine environment and limestone karsts.
Central Highlands
The towering backbone of New Guinea, featuring rugged peaks and deep, inaccessible valleys.
Fly River Delta
One of the world's largest river systems carving through the dense lowlands of Western Province.
Gulf of Papua
Expansive views of the southern coastline and wetlands as the aircraft turns for final approach.
The Right Side is significantly more scenic, especially during the middle portion of the flight over Indonesia and West Papua. For the best views of the New Guinea Highlands, ensure you have a window seat away from the wing. Afternoon flights offer the best lighting for photography of the mountain terrain.
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Philippine Sea
Vast expanses of deep blue water as the flight traverses the western Pacific basin.
Biak Island
A glimpse of this historically significant Indonesian island off the northern coast of West Papua.
Bismarck Sea Coastline
The northern shores of Papua New Guinea where steep jungle ridges meet the ocean.
Manam Volcano
Visible in the distance, this active stratovolcano sits off the coast of Madang.
Choose this side if you prefer views of the sunrise over the Pacific on morning flights. It provides a better vantage point for the northern coastline of New Guinea during the descent towards the Owen Stanley Range.
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Get eSIMs for Papua New GuineaDistance: 3,382 km (2,101 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 59 min
Departure: CEB (10.307499885559, 123.97899627686)
Arrival: POM (-9.44338035583496, 147.22000122070312)
Route Type: International
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