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CNS → GUM
Which side of the plane to sit from Cairns International Airport (Cairns) to Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport (Agana)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior vantage points for the Great Barrier Reef upon departure and the most dramatic sections of the Owen Stanley Range as you cross Papua New Guinea.
The Outer Reef
A stunning perspective of the ribbon reefs where the continental shelf drops off into the deep blue Coral Sea.
Port Moresby
The coastal capital of Papua New Guinea is often visible as the flight path transitions from sea to land.
Owen Stanley Range
The backbone of PNG, featuring jagged peaks like Mount Victoria that often rise above the morning cloud deck.
Admiralty Islands
Remote volcanic islands and coral atolls including Manus Island, surrounded by vibrant fringing reefs.
Two Lovers Point
Guam's most famous limestone cliffline and the white sands of Tumon Bay visible during the descent.
The first 30 minutes are the most scenic for reef spotting; ensure your window is clean for high-contrast photos of the coral. Morning flights are ideal as the sun will be behind you, illuminating the PNG mountains and the Philippine Sea without glare.
Inner Barrier Reef
Immediate views of the swirling turquoise lagoons and coral cays of the inner Great Barrier Reef just north of Cairns.
Fly River Delta
The massive, silt-heavy delta of the Fly River in southern Papua New Guinea, showing intricate tidal channels.
Star Mountains
Rugged, limestone karst topography and dense rainforests in the western highlands of PNG.
Apra Harbor
Guam's historic deep-water port and the Orote Peninsula become visible as the plane banks for its final approach.
Sit on the left for a better chance to see the sunset if you are on a late afternoon flight heading north. It also provides a great view of the western coastline of Guam and the capital, Hagatna, during a standard northern approach.
Distance: 3,379 km (2,100 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 59 min
Departure: CNS (-16.885799408, 145.755004883)
Arrival: GUM (13.4834003448, 144.796005249)
Route Type: International
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