Departing passengers on the right enjoy sweeping views of the turquoise lagoon and the world's second-largest barrier reef as the aircraft climbs toward the south.
The left side offers a superior experience, particularly during the departure from New Caledonia and the iconic approach into Sydney. You get a direct view of the southern lagoon's turquoise hues upon takeoff and the best opportunity to see the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge if the aircraft uses the 'Northern Approach' (Runway 16L/R).
The left side offers a front-row seat to the breathtaking New Caledonian lagoon system upon takeoff and the stunning sand dunes of Moreton Island during the approach into Brisbane.
The left side of the aircraft offers an unparalleled view of Moorea's legendary northern bays and the striking jagged peaks of the Society Islands during the final descent into Papeete.
The left side offers superior views of the UNESCO-listed New Caledonian lagoon system shortly after takeoff and the stunning Mamanuca Islands during the approach into Nadi.
The left side offers spectacular views of the New Caledonia barrier reef upon departure and a dramatic approach over the Japanese archipelago, including Shikoku and the Seto Inland Sea.
The left side offers the most consistent and breathtaking views of the UNESCO-listed New Caledonian lagoon and the spectacular white-sand atolls of the Loyalty Islands during the climb and cruise.
The left side offers a superior perspective of the New Caledonian mainland shortly after takeoff, followed by better views of the Solomon Islands and the highest probability of seeing Mount Fuji on the descent into Tokyo.
The left side offers spectacular views of New Caledonia's rugged mountain ranges and the UNESCO-listed lagoon upon departure, followed by the best angles of the Loyalty Islands and the approach into Wallis's turquoise lagoon.
The left side offers superior views of the world's second-largest barrier reef upon departure from Noumea and a spectacular entry into Auckland over the Hauraki Gulf and its volcanic islands.