The left side offers a front-row seat to the stunning contrast between the deep ocean and the shallow lagoon as the plane aligns with the coral runway.
As the flight heads south-east from Ahe to Manihi, the right side provides an unparalleled view of the lagoon interiors, the main village, and the stunning Tairapa Pass.
The left side offers a superior view of the iconic Tiputa Pass during departure from Rangiroa and the best chance to spot the neighboring Ahe Atoll mid-flight before descending into Manihi.
The left side offers the most iconic views, including the jagged peaks of Moorea immediately after takeoff and a more direct angle of the turquoise Tuamotu atolls during the descent into Manihi.