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Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior view of the iconic Misool karst islands in Raja Ampat and the dramatic mountainous terrain of South Sulawesi upon arrival.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Misool Archipelago

Stunning aerial views of the world-famous limestone karst islands and turquoise lagoons of southern Raja Ampat.

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Banggai Islands

Exquisite coral reef patterns and small island clusters scattered across the Maluku Sea.

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Gulf of Bone

Crossing the expansive gulf that separates the southern peninsulas of Sulawesi.

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Latimojong Range

The distant, high-altitude mountain backbone of Central Sulawesi.

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Mount Lompobattang

The massive extinct volcano that dominates the landscape of the South Sulawesi peninsula.

The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as the sun will be behind the plane. Watch closely about 30-40 minutes after takeoff for the Misool island chain; the visibility of the reefs depends heavily on the lack of midday cloud cover. Use a polarizing filter for photos to cut through the ocean haze.

Left Side Highlights
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Arfak Mountains

Towering peaks near Manokwari rising sharply from the coast.

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Bintuni Bay

Deep mangrove estuaries and winding river systems of the Bird's Head Peninsula.

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Muna and Buton

Views of the large, rugged islands located off the southeast tip of Sulawesi.

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Banda Sea

Vast stretches of deep blue ocean with occasional remote volcanic atolls.

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Makassar Waterfront

A view of the Losari Beach area and the urban sprawl of Ujung Pandang during final descent.

Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct sun glare from the east. This side provides a better look at the dense tropical forests of the interior of West Papua during the initial climb out of Manokwari.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,675 km (1,041 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 14 min

Departure: MKW (-0.8918330073356628, 134.04899597167972)

Arrival: UPG (-5.061629772186278, 119.5540008544922)

Route Type: Domestic

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