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MKW → UPG
Which side of the plane to sit from Rendani Airport (Manokwari) to Hasanuddin International Airport (Ujung Pandang)?
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.
Misool Archipelago
Stunning aerial views of the world-famous limestone karst islands and turquoise lagoons of southern Raja Ampat.
Banggai Islands
Exquisite coral reef patterns and small island clusters scattered across the Maluku Sea.
Gulf of Bone
Crossing the expansive gulf that separates the southern peninsulas of Sulawesi.
Latimojong Range
The distant, high-altitude mountain backbone of Central Sulawesi.
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.
Arfak Mountains
Towering peaks near Manokwari rising sharply from the coast.
Bintuni Bay
Deep mangrove estuaries and winding river systems of the Bird's Head Peninsula.
Muna and Buton
Views of the large, rugged islands located off the southeast tip of Sulawesi.
Banda Sea
Vast stretches of deep blue ocean with occasional remote volcanic atolls.
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.
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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