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GKA → LAE
Which side of the plane to sit from Goroka Airport (Goroka) to Nadzab Airport (Nadzab)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most dramatic views of the Bismarck Range and the northern mountain chains before descending into the Markham Valley.
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Bismarck Range
Massive limestone peaks and deep valleys visible immediately after takeoff from Goroka.
Mount Wilhelm View
On very clear days, look back towards the northwest to spot PNG's highest peak.
Ramu Valley
A vast, lush tropical basin stretching towards the northern coast of the island.
Finisterre Range
Dramatic jagged peaks flanking the northern side of the Markham corridor during descent.
Book an early morning flight (before 09:00) to ensure clear visibility, as tropical clouds usually cover the peaks by midday. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff for the most rugged mountain terrain.
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Rugged southern highland terrain covered in dense, pristine rainforest canopies.
Markham River
Watch the silver, braided river system wind through the wide valley floor during the final descent.
Markham Valley Grasslands
Expansive savannah-like plains that represent a unique ecological transition in PNG.
Highland Foothills
The rapid transition from high-altitude interior ridges to the coastal lowlands near Lae.
The right side is superior for observing the agricultural developments and the unique braided structure of the Markham River as you approach Nadzab. This side typically gets less direct glare from the sun on morning flights heading east.
Book Hotels in NadzabDistance: 157 km (98 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 16 min
Departure: GKA (-6.0816898345900015, 145.391998291)
Arrival: LAE (-6.569803, 146.725977)
Route Type: Domestic
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