The approach features a dramatic panorama of the Arafura Sea coastline and the abrupt transition from coastal wetlands to the massive, glacier-topped mountains.
The right side offers breathtaking, front-row views of the snow-capped Puncak Jaya and the immense Grasberg Mine as the flight traverses the high Central Range of Papua.
The left side offers a stunning combination of Bali's highest peaks at departure and the snow-capped glaciers of the Sudirman Range in Papua upon arrival.
The left side offers unparalleled views of the Sudirman Range and Puncak Jaya, the highest peak in Oceania, especially during the descent into Timika.