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IRA → RNA
Which side of the plane to sit from Ngorangora Airport (Kirakira) to Ulawa Airport (Ulawa)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the stunning Three Sisters Islands and the intricate coral reef systems along the western approach to Ulawa.
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Three Sisters Islands
Aerial views of Ali'ite, Malaulalo, and Malaupaina, a trio of coral atolls that appear as brilliant emeralds in the Indispensable Strait.
Arara Reef Systems
During the descent into Ulawa, view the vibrant turquoise lagoons and complex reef structures that define the western coast.
Indispensable Strait
Scan the deep blue waters between the islands, often frequented by pods of spinner dolphins and local fishing pirogues.
Ngorangora Peninsula
A great view of the narrow strip of land where the Kirakira airstrip is located immediately following takeoff.
Sit on the left to capture the iconic 'Three Sisters' islands roughly halfway through the flight. Since the aircraft (likely a Twin Otter) flies at a relatively low altitude, details like reef breaks and boat wakes are clearly visible. Morning flights are best as the sun illuminates the shallow reef waters from the east, making the turquoise colors pop without glare.
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Kirakira Coastline
A panoramic view of the Makira provincial capital and its coastal settlements nestled under the mountain shadows.
Open Pacific Horizon
An uninterrupted view of the vast Pacific Ocean, particularly striking during early morning golden hour flights.
Ulawa Forest Canopy
View the dense, primary tropical rainforest covering the interior ridges of Ulawa Island as the plane turns for its final approach.
The right side is ideal for those wanting to see the sunrise on the first flight of the day. While it offers less island scenery compared to the left, it provides a sense of the extreme isolation of these islands within the Pacific. Watch for the dramatic change in water depth indicated by the shift from dark indigo to bright cyan as you near the Ulawa shoreline.
Book Hotels in UlawaDistance: 66 km (41 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 7 min
Departure: IRA (-10.4497003555, 161.897994995)
Arrival: RNA (-9.86054358262, 161.979546547)
Route Type: Domestic
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