LAE → PNP

Markham River

Watch the massive, silt-laden braided river system carve its path through the valley near Nadzab.

Owen Stanley Range

The towering, jagged mountain spine of Papua New Guinea dominates the window view for most of the flight.

High Altitude Rainforest

Incredible views of dense, mist-covered primary rainforest that remains largely untouched by roads.

Mount Lamington

As you descend toward Girua, look for this active stratovolcano which had a major eruption in 1951.

Oro Province Plains

The landscape shifts to vast oil palm plantations and tropical plains as the plane approaches Popondetta.

Huon Gulf

Expansive views of the deep blue Solomon Sea as the plane tracks southeast along the coast.

Salamaua Peninsula

A stunning, narrow isthmus that was a site of major WWII activity, visible jutting into the gulf.

Coastal Villages

Small clusters of traditional stilt houses and outrigger canoes visible along the Morobe coastline.

Solomon Sea Horizon

Unobstructed views of the horizon, perfect for spotting local shipping traffic and reef formations.