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TBG → POM
Which side of the plane to sit from Tabubil Airport (Tabubil) to Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (Port Moresby)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers spectacular views of Papua New Guinea's rugged interior, including the dramatic Hindenburg Wall and the limestone peaks of the Southern Highlands.
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Star Mountains
Dramatic limestone peaks and deep valleys immediately visible after departing Tabubil.
Hindenburg Wall
A massive, sheer limestone escarpment that stretches for miles across the horizon.
Strickland River
The winding, silt-heavy waters of the Strickland River carving through dense rainforest.
Southern Highlands Karst
Unique and highly rugged limestone 'pinnacle' formations visible from high altitude.
Owen Stanley Range
The central mountain spine of the country appearing on the horizon during the descent.
Book an early morning flight (before 09:00) to ensure the best visibility before tropical clouds settle over the peaks. The Hindenburg Wall is most impressive with the morning sun hitting the limestone faces. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff for the most dramatic mountain vistas.
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Ok Tedi Mine
A massive open-cut copper and gold mine that dominates the landscape near Tabubil.
Fly River Basin
The sprawling wetlands and meandering tributaries that feed into PNG's largest river system.
Gulf of Papua Coastline
The transition from dense jungle to the muddy estuaries and mangroves of the southern coast.
Yule Island
A picturesque island located near the coast of the Central Province during the approach.
Fairfax Harbour
The large natural harbor and shipping vessels serving Port Moresby as you land.
Sit on the right for an immediate look at the massive scale of the Ok Tedi mine right after takeoff. This side is also superior for observing the coastal reefs and the urban sprawl of Port Moresby during the final approach into Jacksons International Airport.
Book Hotels in Port MoresbyDistance: 807 km (501 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 21 min
Departure: TBG (-5.27861, 141.225998)
Arrival: POM (-9.44338035583496, 147.22000122070312)
Route Type: Domestic
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