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HGU → GKA
Which side of the plane to sit from Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (Mount Hagen) to Goroka Airport (Goroka)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides an unparalleled view of the Bismark Range and the towering silhouette of Mount Wilhelm, the highest peak in Papua New Guinea, framed by the lush agriculture of the Wahgi Valley.
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Mount Wilhelm
On clear days, see the jagged peaks of PNG's highest mountain rising 4,509m to the northeast.
Wahgi Valley
Aerial views of one of the most fertile regions in the Highlands, filled with coffee and tea plantations.
Bismark Range
Stunning limestone ridges and deep emerald-green valleys defining the northern horizon.
Highland Hamlets
Clusters of traditional roundhouses perched on incredibly steep mountain ridges.
Book the earliest morning flight possible (usually before 9:00 AM) as the Highlands are notorious for rapid cloud buildup and afternoon thunderstorms that obscure the peaks. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff to capture the contrast between the flat valley floor and the rising Bismark mountains.
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Kubor Range
A series of rugged, ancient volcanic peaks that dominate the skyline south of the flight path.
Highlands Highway
Observe the lifeline of the country as it snakes through incredibly challenging mountain terrain.
Tuman River
Deeply incised river gorges that have carved dramatic paths through the southern highlands.
Asaro Valley
The widening valley floor visible as the aircraft descends into the Goroka basin.
The right side is excellent for viewing the engineering marvel of the Highlands Highway as it traverses the Daulo Pass. This side often gets better light in the mid-morning, highlighting the deep texture of the Kubor Range. Look for the silver-roofed mission stations nestled in the remote valleys.
Book Hotels in GorokaDistance: 124 km (77 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 12 min
Departure: HGU (-5.826789855957031, 144.29600524902344)
Arrival: GKA (-6.0816898345900015, 145.391998291)
Route Type: Domestic
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