LAE → HGU

Markham River Delta

Upon takeoff from Nadzab, view the braided channels of the wide Markham River winding through the valley floor.

Mount Wilhelm

On a clear day, the distant jagged peaks of PNG's highest mountain can be spotted rising above the clouds to the southwest.

Goroka Valley

A view of the vibrant green valleys famous for coffee production and the bustling township of Goroka nestled in the mountains.

Bismarck Range Peaks

Dramatic limestone cliffs and mist-covered ridges that define the central spine of the New Guinea island.

Highlands Highway

Follow the thin winding ribbon of the Highlands Highway as it snakes through incredibly steep terrain and mountain passes.

Ramu Valley

Vast, flat expanses of the Ramu River basin extending toward the northern coast of the mainland.

Finisterre Range

Looking back towards the east, see the dense, unexplored rainforests covering the Finisterre mountain system.

Ramu River Meanders

Watch the silvery, serpentine loops of the Ramu River as it cuts through the dense tropical canopy below.

Wahgi Valley Entrance

During the descent into Mount Hagen, the right side provides a great view of the fertile Wahgi Valley's extensive drainage systems.