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PPT → IPC
Which side of the plane to sit from Faa'a International Airport (Papeete) to Mataveri Airport (Easter Island)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the best opportunity to spot the scattered coral atolls of the Tuamotu Archipelago shortly after departure from Tahiti and provides a sweeping view of the northern Rapa Nui coastline upon arrival.
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Tuamotu Atolls
Aerial views of ring-shaped coral reefs like Anaa appearing as turquoise circles in the deep blue ocean.
Pacific Horizon
Unobstructed views of the vast, remote South Pacific during the long mid-flight stretch.
Poike Peninsula
The oldest volcanic headland of Easter Island, visible as the plane begins its descent from the north.
Anakena Beach
A glimpse of the white coral sand beach and the northern moai platforms during the approach.
Mount Terevaka
The highest point on Rapa Nui, offering a sense of the island's unique shield volcano topography.
Sit toward the front of the cabin to avoid wing obstruction. Flights typically depart Papeete in the morning; the left side will be facing north, away from the direct glare of the sun, which is ideal for photographing the lagoons of the Tuamotus during the first hour of flight.
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Tahiti Iti
The smaller, rugged volcanic peninsula of Tahiti visible shortly after takeoff from PPT.
Tropical Cloudscapes
Dramatic towering cumulus clouds often form over the warm southern waters of the flight path.
Rano Kau Crater
A spectacular view of the massive freshwater-filled volcanic crater situated right at the end of the IPC runway.
Hanga Roa
The colorful rooftops and harbor of Easter Island's only town as the plane banks for landing.
Orongo Village
The stone houses of the ceremonial birdman site perched on the cliffs of Rano Kau.
The right side is the 'climax' side for the landing. As the plane approaches Mataveri (IPC), it often executes a turn that puts the Rano Kau crater and the Orongo cliffs directly in view. If the flight path is from the west, the right side captures the dramatic southern sea cliffs.
Book Hotels in Easter IslandDistance: 4,249 km (2,640 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs
Departure: PPT (-17.553698999999998, -149.60699499999998)
Arrival: IPC (-27.1648006439, -109.42199707)
Route Type: International
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