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HUH → RFP
Which side of the plane to sit from Huahine-Fare Airport (Huahine Island) to Raiatea Airport (Raiatea Island)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic mountainous interior of Raiatea and the unique geography of Huahine's twin islands connected by a bridge.
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Huahine Iti
Aerial view of the southern, more rugged portion of Huahine shortly after takeoff.
Maroe Bay
The deep blue bay and the small bridge that physically connects Huahine Nui and Huahine Iti.
Mount Temehani
The sacred, cloud-shrouded plateau on Raiatea, known as the only place where the Tiare Apetahi flower grows.
Faaroa Bay
The largest bay in Raiatea, cutting deep into the lush green volcanic landscape.
Marae Taputapuatea
The ancient UNESCO World Heritage ceremonial site visible on the southeastern coast of Raiatea.
Book a morning flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the vibrant greens of the mountains. Keep your camera ready immediately after takeoff from HUH for the best views of the lagoon bridge. On the final approach to RFP, look for the reef breaks where the ocean enters the lagoon.
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Fare Village
The charming main town of Huahine visible as the plane banks away from the airport.
Taha'a Island
Extensive views of 'The Vanilla Island' which shares the same lagoon as Raiatea.
Barrier Reef Motus
A string of tiny coral islets (motus) dotting the outer edge of the turquoise lagoon.
Pai Pai Pass
The prominent ocean entrance through the reef between the islands of Taha'a and Raiatea.
This side is excellent for spotting Taha'a in its entirety. Use polarized sunglasses to better see the variation in water depth and coral formations. If the flight path approaches from the north, this side offers a spectacular view of the reef gardens surrounding the airport runway.
Book Hotels in Raiatea IslandDistance: 47 km (29 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 min
Departure: HUH (-16.687200546264652, -151.02200317382812)
Arrival: RFP (-16.7229, -151.466003)
Route Type: Domestic
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