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While both sides offer stunning views of Rarotonga on departure, the Right Side is definitive for the approach into Aitutaki, providing a world-class aerial view of the turquoise lagoon and the famous eastern motus (islets).

The left side of the aircraft offers an unparalleled panorama of the Society Islands. As you fly eastward from Rarotonga, you pass directly by the most iconic atolls and volcanic islands in the South Pacific, including Bora Bora and Moorea, before arriving in Tahiti.

The left side is the preferred choice for this route primarily due to the approach into Sydney, which often provides the iconic 'postcard' view of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House when landing from the north.

The right side offers a superior view of the Cook Islands' capital upon departure and provides the iconic perspective of Rangitoto Island and the Auckland skyline during the approach into New Zealand.

The right side offers an unparalleled view of Rarotonga's stunning Muri Lagoon during departure and provides the best perspective of Mitiaro's rare inland freshwater lakes upon the final approach.

The left side offers the most dramatic views of Rarotonga's rugged volcanic interior upon departure and a spectacular perspective of Mangaia's unique fossilized coral cliffs and main settlement on arrival.

The right side offers the most dramatic views of Rarotonga's volcanic interior during takeoff and the unique makatea landscape of Atiu on arrival.

The right side provides a more dramatic view of Rarotonga's volcanic interior peaks upon departure and a clearer perspective of Mauke's traditional villages and fertile red-soil interior during the descent.

The left side offers the most iconic views, featuring Rarotonga's rugged volcanic interior on departure and a panoramic view of the famous Santa Monica coastline upon arrival in Los Angeles.