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NRT → POM
Which side of the plane to sit from Narita International Airport (Tokyo) to Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (Port Moresby)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Japanese volcanic island chain shortly after takeoff and provides a more dramatic perspective of the rugged Papua New Guinea highlands during the approach into Port Moresby.
Mount Fuji
Visible in the distance to the west shortly after departure from Narita, depending on the specific SID departure route.
Izu & Ogasawara Islands
A string of volcanic islands including Oshima and Chichijima visible during the first two hours of flight.
Equatorial Cloud Formations
Massive, towering cumulonimbus clouds common near the Intertropical Convergence Zone.
Owen Stanley Range
The dramatic, mist-shrouded spine of New Guinea featuring some of the highest peaks in the region.
Tropical Rainforest Canopy
Dense, vibrant green wilderness stretching across the Highlands as you cross the mainland.
The right side is ideal for geography enthusiasts. Try to secure a window seat away from the wing for the best view of the Izu Islands. During descent, keep your camera ready for the Owen Stanley Range, which is frequently draped in afternoon mist, creating a mysterious and iconic New Guinean landscape.
Pacific Sunrise
Spectacular unobstructed views of the sun rising over the deep blue Western Pacific on overnight schedules.
Mariana Trench
Flight paths often track near the deepest part of the world's oceans, offering deep cobalt water views.
Admiralty Islands
The first sightings of the Bismarck Archipelago as you enter Papua New Guinean airspace.
Port Moresby Harbor
Views of the busy shipping lanes and the coastal settlements around the National Capital District.
Coral Reef Systems
Intricate reef patterns visible in the shallow waters surrounding the southern coastline during descent.
Choose this side for overnight flights to witness a breathtaking equatorial sunrise. As you approach POM, watch for the subtle change in water color from deep navy to turquoise, indicating the transition from the Bismarck Sea to coastal reefs.
Distance: 5,078 km (3,155 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 58 min
Departure: NRT (35.764701843299996, 140.386001587)
Arrival: POM (-9.44338035583496, 147.22000122070312)
Route Type: International
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