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PNI → KWA
Which side of the plane to sit from Pohnpei International Airport (Pohnpei) to Bucholz Army Air Field (Kwajalein)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of Pohnpei's mountainous interior upon departure and a stunning perspective of the southern islands of the Kwajalein Atoll during the final approach.
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Sokehs Rock
Pohnpei's most famous landmark, a massive basalt cliff, is often visible during the initial climb.
Mwoakilloa Atoll
A small inhabited coral atoll that appears as a vibrant green ring amid the ocean.
Pingelap Atoll
A remote atoll known for its unique genetic history, looking like a necklace of sand and palms.
Ebeye Island
The densely populated urban center of the Marshall Islands, visible just before landing.
Bucholz Army Airfield
The industrial and military infrastructure of the Kwajalein base as the plane touches down.
For the best views of Pohnpei's lush interior and Sokehs Rock, sit behind the wing on the right. During the approach to Kwajalein, this side tracks the southern island chain, offering the most colorful transitions from deep ocean to turquoise reef.
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Pacific Abyss
Vast expanses of the deep blue North Pacific Ocean between the island chains.
Pakin Atoll
A small, pristine coral atoll located just northwest of Pohnpei, visible shortly after takeoff.
Intertropical Convergence Zone
Dramatic towering cumulus cloud formations often found in this equatorial region.
Northern Kwajalein Lagoon
Views of the massive interior lagoon of the atoll, one of the largest in the world.
Choose the left side for morning flights to minimize solar glare. It provides a great perspective of the open ocean's scale and the occasional isolated reef system protruding through the deep blue water.
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Get eSIMs for Marshall IslandsDistance: 1,067 km (663 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 25 min
Departure: PNI (6.985099792480469, 158.20899963378906)
Arrival: KWA (8.720120429992676, 167.73199462890625)
Route Type: International
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