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FUN → SUV
Which side of the plane to sit from Funafuti International Airport (Funafuti) to Nausori International Airport (Nausori)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a spectacular vantage point of the Funafuti lagoon upon takeoff and provides a superior view of the lush Fijian coastline and the Rewa River delta during the approach to Nausori.
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Funafuti Lagoon
A breathtaking view of the turquoise Te Namo lagoon and the narrow Fongafale islet immediately after takeoff.
South Pacific Seascape
Expansive views of the deep cobalt ocean occasionally dotted with remote coral patches and passing vessels.
Vanua Levu Fringes
Distant views of the eastern reefs of Fiji's second-largest island as the flight tracks south.
Rewa Delta
The intricate, muddy-green labyrinth of the Rewa River, Fiji's widest river, as it meets the sea.
Suva Peninsula
The sprawling urban landscape of Fiji's capital city visible in the distance during the final descent.
Choose a window seat on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct western glare. This side is particularly rewarding during the final 15 minutes of the flight, where the contrast between the reef-fringed coast and the dense tropical rainforest of Viti Levu is most vibrant. Ensure your camera is ready immediately at takeoff, as the plane climbs quickly over the narrow Funafuti atoll.
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The dramatic drop-off where the shallow turquoise atoll waters meet the dark, deep Pacific abyss.
Lomaiviti Islands
Visuals of volcanic islands like Ovalau and Moturiki rising sharply from the Koro Sea.
Viti Levu Highlands
The jagged, cloud-shrouded mountain ranges of central Fiji visible during the approach to the airport.
Bau Island
The small but historically significant island of Bau, the seat of the Kubuna Confederacy, near the coastline.
The right side is excellent for afternoon flights as the sun moves westward, illuminating the mountainous interior of Fiji. Keep an eye out for the Lomaiviti island group approximately 20 minutes before landing; these volcanic outcrops provide a stunning contrast to the flat atolls of Tuvalu. During the descent, the right side often sees more of the rural agricultural landscape surrounding Nausori.
Book Hotels in NausoriDistance: 1,061 km (659 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 25 min
Departure: FUN (-8.525, 179.195999)
Arrival: SUV (-18.04330062866211, 178.5590057373047)
Route Type: International
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