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GUM → CNS
Which side of the plane to sit from Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport (Agana) to Cairns International Airport (Cairns)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side is slightly superior due to the spectacular views of the glaciated peaks in New Guinea and the dramatic landscape of the Cape York Peninsula before the final descent.
Apra Harbor
Views of Guam's deep-water port and the Orote Peninsula immediately after takeoff from GUM.
Puncak Jaya
The highest peak in Oceania, located in the Sudirman Range, occasionally showing its rare equatorial glaciers.
Lorentz National Park
A massive UNESCO World Heritage site in West Papua, showcasing extreme biodiversity from mangroves to alpine tundra.
Cape York Peninsula
The wild, red-dirt coastline and intricate river systems of Australia's northernmost tip.
Kuranda Rainforest
Lush, ancient tropical rainforest canopy visible as the aircraft maneuvers through the Great Dividing Range.
The right side offers a better view of the New Guinea Highlands. Aim for a window seat away from the wing to capture the contrast between the Indonesian mountain peaks and the Australian outback.
Cocos Island
A beautiful view of the southern tip of Guam and its surrounding turquoise lagoon shortly after departure.
Equator Crossing
Vast, deep blue Pacific vistas as the flight transitions from the Northern to the Southern Hemisphere.
Owen Stanley Range
The rugged spine of Papua New Guinea, featuring dense tropical rainforests and jagged mountain peaks.
Great Barrier Reef
Unparalleled views of the world's largest coral reef system as you approach the Australian coast.
Trinity Bay
A sweeping view of the Cairns waterfront and the Coral Sea during the final approach into the airport.
Sit on the left for the most iconic views of the Great Barrier Reef during the descent. Morning flights are ideal to avoid the harsh glare of the sun reflecting off the Pacific Ocean.
Distance: 3,379 km (2,100 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 59 min
Departure: GUM (13.4834003448, 144.796005249)
Arrival: CNS (-16.885799408, 145.755004883)
Route Type: International
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