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Our Recommendation
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Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a superior vantage point for viewing the sprawling northern atolls of Tarawa and the iconic turquoise lagoons during the final approach into Bonriki.

Left Side Highlights
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Nauru Coastline

Dramatic views of the raised coral limestone cliffs and the fringing reef surrounding the world's smallest island nation upon departure.

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Equatorial Pacific

Expansive views of the deep indigo ocean and massive cumulus cloud formations typical of the Intertropical Convergence Zone.

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North Tarawa Islets

A stunning chain of narrow, palm-covered islets and sandbars that define the northern perimeter of the Tarawa Atoll.

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Betio Islet

View of the westernmost point of the atoll, famous as the site of the intense WWII Battle of Tarawa.

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Turquoise Lagoon

Striking color contrasts as the deep ocean gives way to the shallow, vibrant turquoise waters of the central lagoon.

Request a window seat forward of the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the coral reefs. Since the flight is roughly eastward, the left side (north-facing) avoids direct sunlight during the middle of the day, making photography easier and reducing glare on the window.

Right Side Highlights
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Nauru's Interior

A unique look at the central plateau of Nauru, showing the jagged limestone pinnacles left behind by decades of phosphate mining.

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Pacific Horizon

Uninterrupted views of the vast Pacific horizon, particularly beautiful during early morning or late afternoon transits.

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South Tarawa Strip

Views of the densely populated narrow ribbon of land that makes up the administrative heart of Kiribati.

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Bonriki Groves

Low-level views of the extensive coconut plantations and traditional Kiribati dwellings just before touchdown.

While slightly less scenic for the atoll structure, the right side is excellent for seeing the sheer scale of South Tarawa's population density. Keep your camera ready about 15 minutes before arrival to capture the moment the narrow land strip emerges from the vast ocean.

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Route Information

Distance: 725 km (450 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 13 min

Departure: INU (-0.547458, 166.919006)

Arrival: TRW (1.3816399574279783, 173.14700317382812)

Route Type: International

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