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Which side of the plane to sit from Pormpuraaw Airport (Pormpuraaw) to Kowanyama Airport (Kowanyama)?

Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers breathtaking views of the Gulf of Carpentaria coastline, featuring pristine turquoise waters, complex mangrove estuaries, and vast tidal mudflats.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Gulf of Carpentaria

Stunning vistas of the shallow, shimmering waters of the Gulf stretching toward the horizon.

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Coleman River Delta

A complex network of winding river channels and sandbars as the Coleman River meets the sea.

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Tidal Mudflats

Intricate, vein-like patterns etched into the coastal silt by the retreating tides, visible in high detail.

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Mangrove Forests

Lush, dark green belts of mangroves that line the coastal inlets and provide essential marine nurseries.

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Remote Beaches

Stretches of untouched, sandy coastlines that are inaccessible by road and remain perfectly pristine.

Sit on the right for the entire duration as the flight hugs the coast southwards. Afternoon flights are spectacular on this side for sunset colors reflecting off the Gulf, but keep a polarized lens handy for your camera to cut through the water's surface glare. Keep an eye out for large marine life in the shallows near the river mouths.

Left Side Highlights
6.8
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Cape York Savanna

Expansive views of the tropical savanna woodlands that characterize the northern Queensland interior.

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Inland Billabongs

Scattered seasonal freshwater pools that serve as vital watering holes for local wildlife and bird populations.

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Remote Station Tracks

The sight of isolated red-dirt tracks cutting through the bush, connecting remote cattle stations.

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Wetland Ecosystems

Diverse marshlands that transform significantly between the wet and dry seasons.

Look for the stark transition in vegetation as you move away from the coast. During the wet season (December to April), this side is incredibly green with massive temporary lakes. Morning flights offer the best lighting as the sun is behind you, illuminating the landscape details without glare.

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Route Information

Distance: 67 km (42 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 7 min

Departure: EDR (-14.896451, 141.60908)

Arrival: KWM (-15.485600471496582, 141.75100708007812)

Route Type: Domestic

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