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POM → MAS
Which side of the plane to sit from Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (Port Moresby) to Momote Airport (Momote)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most dramatic views of the Owen Stanley Range's highest peaks and a superior perspective of the turquoise coral reefs surrounding Los Negros Island during the final approach.
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Mount Victoria
Clear views of the highest point in the Owen Stanley Range during the climb out of Port Moresby.
Bismarck Volcanic Arc
Distant sightings of active volcanic islands rising from the Bismarck Sea during the mid-flight segment.
Seeadler Harbour
The massive, historic WWII-era natural harbor visible as the aircraft maneuvers toward Manus province.
Los Negros Reefs
Incredible, vibrant coral reef formations and turquoise lagoons surrounding Momote Airport on the final descent.
The right side is the 'money side' for the approach into Momote. As the plane aligns with the runway, you will pass directly over the coral fringes of Los Negros Island. Watch for WWII shipwrecks visible in the shallow waters near the harbor if the sun is high.
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Port Moresby Harbour
Aerial views of Fairfax Harbour and the Port Moresby CBD immediately after departure from Jacksons International.
Owen Stanley Range
Stunning vistas of the rugged mountain spine of Papua New Guinea as the flight heads north.
Vitiaz Strait
The deep blue waters and distant coastlines of the mainland as the aircraft transitions over the Bismarck Sea.
Lorengau Town
A view of the main settlement on Manus Island as the plane descends toward the Momote airstrip.
Morning flights are highly recommended to avoid the heavy cloud cover that typically forms over the mountains by midday. Sit in the front of the cabin to avoid engine heat haze when photographing the Vitiaz Strait.
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Get eSIMs for Papua New GuineaDistance: 821 km (510 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 22 min
Departure: POM (-9.44338035583496, 147.22000122070312)
Arrival: MAS (-2.06189, 147.423996)
Route Type: Domestic
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