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Which side of the plane to sit from Nadi International Airport (Nandi) to Vunisea Airport (Vunisea)?

Our Recommendation
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Left Side of the Plane

The left side provides a front-row seat to the stunning Coral Coast of Viti Levu and the breathtaking circular reefs of Beqa Lagoon before landing in Vunisea.

Left Side Highlights
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Nadi Bay

Clear turquoise waters and luxury resorts visible immediately after takeoff from Nadi.

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Coral Coast

A long stretch of vibrant fringing reefs and white sand beaches along Viti Levu's southern edge.

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Beqa Lagoon

A world-renowned circular reef system famous for its shark diving and deep blue interior.

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Great Astrolabe Reef

One of the world's largest barrier reefs, visible as the plane approaches the northern coast of Kadavu.

Book an early morning flight for the clearest water visibility and to avoid the afternoon cloud buildup over the mountains. The left side is particularly scenic as the flight tracks southeast, keeping the coastline in view for the first half of the journey.

Right Side Highlights
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Mamanuca Islands

Aerial views of the Malolo group and world-class surf breaks like Cloudbreak to the west.

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Vatulele Island

A distinct, flat-topped limestone island isolated in the blue waters of the Fiji Sea.

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Mount Washington

Also known as Nabukelevu, this extinct volcano dominates the western skyline of Kadavu Island.

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Kandavu Passage

Deep oceanic waters where humpback whales can occasionally be spotted breaching during the winter months (July-October).

Sit on the right for the best view of Mount Washington (Nabukelevu) as you descend into Vunisea. If flying during the late afternoon, this side offers dramatic sunset views over the Pacific, though glare can be an issue.

Top Activities in Vunisea
Route Information

Distance: 163 km (101 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 16 min

Departure: NAN (-17.755399703979492, 177.4429931640625)

Arrival: KDV (-19.0580997467, 178.15699768099998)

Route Type: Domestic

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