POM → MDU

Owen Stanley Foothills

Dramatic views of the rising terrain as the aircraft climbs away from the coastal plains of Port Moresby.

Mount Giluwe

The second highest peak in PNG, this massive shield volcano is often visible to the north during the final approach.

Bismarck Range Peaks

Distant views of the central spine of Papua New Guinea, featuring some of the most rugged terrain in the Pacific.

Mendi Valley Basin

The high-altitude valley floor appearing as a patchwork of traditional gardens and scattered settlements during descent.

Gulf of Papua Coastline

Stunning views of the turquoise waters meeting the rugged southern coast of the mainland shortly after takeoff.

Purari River Delta

The intricate, sprawling network of silt-heavy rivers and mangrove swamps where the highlands meet the sea.

Kikori Basin

Dense, untouched tropical rainforest stretching as far as the eye can see across the Gulf Province.