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POM → WBM
Which side of the plane to sit from Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (Port Moresby) to Wapenamanda Airport (Wapenamanda)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers spectacular views of the highest peaks of the New Guinea Highlands, including the Bismarck Range and the lush Wahgi Valley.
Owen Stanley Range
Dramatic views of the rugged mountain spine that dominates the eastern part of the island.
Mount Wilhelm Glimpses
On exceptionally clear days, the distant silhouette of Papua New Guinea's highest peak is visible to the north.
Wahgi Valley
Fly over the fertile heart of the highlands, famous for its coffee and tea plantations.
Mount Hagen Massif
See the impressive volcanic peaks as the aircraft maneuvers toward the Enga province.
Enga Valley Approach
A thrilling perspective of the steep terrain surrounding Wapenamanda during the final descent.
Look out for the sharp limestone ridges of the central cordillera. Try to secure a seat on the right to witness the dramatic descent into the narrow valley of Wapenamanda. Bring a polarized lens for photography to cut through the atmospheric haze common in the tropics.
Fairfax Harbour
A clear view of Port Moresby's industrial and natural harbor immediately after takeoff.
Laloki River Gorge
Watch the winding river carve through the foothills of the central range.
Southern Highlands Slopes
Vast, undulating green ridges that lead down toward the Gulf of Papua.
Great Papuan Plateau
An expansive view of the dense, mist-covered rainforests typical of the southern interior.
Choose a window seat behind the wing for unobstructed views of the coastline during the initial climb. Morning flights are essential as clouds typically obscure the mountains by 11:00 AM. Keep an eye out for small highland airstrips carved into the hillsides.
Distance: 559 km (347 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 56 min
Departure: POM (-9.44338035583496, 147.22000122070312)
Arrival: WBM (-5.64330005645752, 143.89500427246094)
Route Type: Domestic
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