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Which side of the plane to sit from Kaimana Airport (Kaimana) to Fakfak Airport (Fak Fak)?

Our Recommendation
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Right Side of the Plane

The right side provides a superior view of the dramatic karst landscapes, limestone cliffs, and the dense primary rainforest of the Onin Peninsula as you fly northwest along the coast.

Right Side Highlights
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Onin Peninsula

Vast stretches of prehistoric, dense primary tropical canopy stretching toward the interior.

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Karst Formations

Dramatic limestone 'beehive' hills and rugged mountain ridges typical of the West Papuan landscape.

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Hidden Coves

Numerous inaccessible white-sand beaches and turquoise lagoons tucked into the rugged coastline.

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Kumawa Mountains

View of the rugged peaks and limestone massifs that dominate the skyline of the Bomberai Peninsula.

Book a window seat on the right for the best terrain views. Aim for morning flights (before 11:00 AM) to avoid the heavy tropical cloud cover that typically forms over the mountains by midday. This side keeps the mainland in view for nearly the entire duration of the short flight.

Left Side Highlights
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Ceram Sea

Expansive views of the deep blue waters transitioning to vibrant turquoise near the shore.

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Karas Island

A large, lush island with fringing reefs located off the southwestern tip of the peninsula.

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Fakfak Waterfront

A scenic view of the coastal town and its harbor during the final approach into the airport.

Choose the left side for afternoon flights to witness the sun reflecting off the Ceram Sea. While predominantly water-based, the approach into Fakfak offers a great perspective of the town's unique vertical topography from the port side.

Top Activities in Fak Fak
Route Information

Distance: 178 km (111 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 18 min

Departure: KNG (-3.6445200443267822, 133.69599914550778)

Arrival: FKQ (-2.9201900959014893, 132.26699829101562)

Route Type: Domestic

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