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WWK → HGU
Which side of the plane to sit from Wewak International Airport (Wewak) to Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (Mount Hagen)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior perspective of the sprawling Sepik River floodplains and the dramatic, steep transition into the Western Highlands' rugged peaks.
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Sepik River Meanders
Spectacular views of the winding river, oxbow lakes, and massive floodplains.
Hunstein Range
Unspoiled wilderness areas and remote forest canopies visible during the mid-flight transit.
Jimi River Valley
Deeply incised river valleys and steep limestone cliffs leading into the interior.
Mount Hagen Massif
The massive, ancient volcanic peaks looming over the destination airport.
Highland Gardens
Intricate patchworks of traditional sweet potato gardens clinging to steep mountain slopes.
The right side is best for observing the dramatic river systems. Watch for the transition from the flat Sepik plains to the vertical mountain walls of the Highlands. Try to book a window seat away from the wing for better views of the steep valley descent into Kagamuga Airport.
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Bismarck Sea Coast
Aerial views of Wewak's turquoise reefs and the coastline immediately after departure.
Prince Alexander Range
Dense tropical rainforest covering the initial coastal mountain barriers.
Upper Sepik Basin
Distal views of the vast wetland systems and eastern tributaries of the Sepik.
Schrader Range
High-altitude ridges that often pierce the morning cloud layer as you enter the Highlands.
Sit on the left for early coastal views of Wewak and the surrounding islands. As you approach Mount Hagen, look for the sharp ridges of the Schrader Range. Morning flights provide the clearest views before the daily highland cloud buildup begins around noon.
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Get eSIMs for Papua New GuineaDistance: 259 km (161 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 26 min
Departure: WWK (-3.5838301181800003, 143.66900634799998)
Arrival: HGU (-5.826789855957031, 144.29600524902344)
Route Type: Domestic
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