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MEE → GEA
Which side of the plane to sit from Maré Airport (Mare) to Nouméa Magenta Airport (Noumea)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is superior for its proximity to the iconic Phare Amédée lighthouse and the most vivid sections of the New Caledonian barrier reef during the descent into Nouméa.
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Southern Maré Bays
Stunning views of the secluded coves and hidden beaches along Maré's southern coastline.
Great Barrier Reef
Vibrant patterns of the world's second-largest coral reef system, visible in high definition during descent.
Phare Amédée
The historic tall white lighthouse standing on a tiny islet within the turquoise lagoon.
Mont-Dore
The striking red-soil mountain that dominates the landscape just east of Nouméa city.
Anse Vata Bay
Views of the popular tourist beaches and windsurfers in the bays of Nouméa shortly before landing.
The right side is the 'money side' for this route. Afternoon flights are ideal as the sun illuminates the turquoise lagoon and the red soil of Mont-Dore. Keep your camera ready as soon as the mainland comes into view for the lighthouse shot.
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Maré Northern Cliffs
Dramatic views of the elevated coral atoll's limestone cliffs as you depart MEE.
Coral Sea Deep Blue
The striking transition from the shallow turquoise of Maré to the deep navy of the open ocean.
Chaine Centrale
The massive mountain range of the mainland (Grande Terre) appearing through the haze on approach.
Magenta District
A close-up view of the residential valleys and the northern suburbs of Nouméa before touchdown.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun over the ocean. This side offers better views of the rugged mountain spine of the mainland as the aircraft turns toward the airport.
Get eSIMs for New Caledonia
Get eSIMs for New CaledoniaDistance: 183 km (114 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 18 min
Departure: MEE (-21.4817008972168, 168.03799438476562)
Arrival: GEA (-22.25830078125, 166.47300720214844)
Route Type: Domestic
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