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HGU → MAG
Which side of the plane to sit from Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (Mount Hagen) to Madang Airport (Madang)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of Papua New Guinea's highest peak, Mount Wilhelm, followed by a breathtaking aerial approach over the coral-fringed islands of the Madang Lagoon.
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Mount Wilhelm
The highest peak in Papua New Guinea at 4,509m, featuring jagged granite peaks that often rise above the clouds.
Finisterre Range
Views of the massive mountains that separate the Ramu Valley from the Huon Peninsula.
Astrolabe Bay
The first glimpse of the Bismarck Sea's deep blue waters as the aircraft clears the coastal ranges.
Madang Lagoon
A stunning mosaic of turquoise water, coral reefs, and small islands like Krangket and Paeowai during descent.
Madang Town
View of the iconic 'Coastwatchers' lighthouse and the town's lush, park-like coastal layout before landing.
This is the 'money' side for photographers. Book an early morning flight (before 9:00 AM) because cloud cover typically obscures Mount Wilhelm by mid-morning. During the final descent, keep your camera ready as the plane turns over the lagoon, offering world-class views of the coral formations and WWII shipwrecks visible through the clear water.
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Mount Hagen Valley
Aerial views of the fertile Waghi Valley and the sprawling highlands township immediately after takeoff.
Bismarck Range
Dramatic views of the rugged limestone cliffs and deep tropical valleys of the central cordillera.
Ramu River
The massive river can be seen snaking through the dense tropical canopy of the lowland floodplains.
Adelbert Mountains
Dense, mist-shrouded primary rainforest covering the ridges north of the Ramu basin.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the rising sun. Watch for the sharp ecological transition as the plane drops from the temperate highlands into the humid northern lowlands within just a few minutes.
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Get eSIMs for Papua New GuineaDistance: 179 km (111 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 18 min
Departure: HGU (-5.826789855957031, 144.29600524902344)
Arrival: MAG (-5.20707988739, 145.789001465)
Route Type: Domestic
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