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PPT → MAU
Which side of the plane to sit from Faa'a International Airport (Papeete) to Maupiti Airport (Maupiti)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a front-row seat to the most iconic islands of French Polynesia, including Moorea's jagged peaks and a breathtaking flyby of Bora Bora's Mount Otemanu.
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Moorea Bays
Stunning perspective of Cook's Bay and Opunohu Bay sliced into the volcanic heart of Moorea.
Huahine Nui
View the lush, wild landscape and the bridge connecting the two parts of this 'Garden of Eden' island.
Bora Bora Silhouette
An unbeatable view of Mount Otemanu and the world-famous turquoise lagoon as you pass just south of the island.
Taha'a Motus
Look down at the 'Vanilla Island' and its string of tiny white-sand motus along the northern reef.
Maupiti Arrival
A panoramic view of the 'Mini Bora Bora' as the pilot banks to align with the unique runway built on a coral reef.
Request a seat on the right (Starboard) during check-in. This side provides the most consistent views of the islands' peaks. Keep your camera ready about 30 minutes after takeoff for the Bora Bora flypast, which is the highlight of the journey.
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Moorea South Coast
Aerial view of the southern coral reefs and the turquoise lagoon surrounding the village of Ha'apiti.
Raiatea Reef Breaks
Observe the massive swells hitting the southern barrier reef of the sacred island of Raiatea.
Maupiti Pass
A clear view of the Onoiau Pass, the only narrow entry point for boats into the Maupiti lagoon.
Sit toward the back of the ATR aircraft to avoid the landing gear in your photos. Morning flights offer the best lighting for the southern lagoons without the glare of the tropical sun.
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Get eSIMs for French PolynesiaDistance: 307 km (191 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 31 min
Departure: PPT (-17.553698999999998, -149.60699499999998)
Arrival: MAU (-16.42650032043457, -152.24400329589844)
Route Type: Domestic
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