Passengers will see the steep, lush green cliffs of the Onin Peninsula and the dense tropical rainforest as the aircraft climbs away from the ridge-top runway.
The right side offers spectacular coastal views of the Bomberai Peninsula and the turquoise waters of the Seram Sea, including the dramatic karst formations near Kaimana.
The left side offers spectacular views of the turquoise waters surrounding the southern Raja Ampat islands and the dramatic karst coastline of the Bird's Head Peninsula.
The right side offers superior views of the massive Bintuni Bay, the towering Arfak Mountains, and a better angle of Mansinam Island during the final approach into Manokwari.