About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Brisbane International (BNE) to Port Moresby Jacksons International (POM)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Brisbane to Port Moresby. While takeoff offers good coastal views on the left, the landing approach on the right provides more dramatic and distinctive geography—the Owen Stanley Range is the flight's most visually striking feature and dominates the right side during descent into Port Moresby.
What can I see during takeoff from Brisbane International in Brisbane?
During takeoff from Brisbane International (BNE), sit on the Left side for the best views. Brisbane typically departs runway 01L/R (northbound) or 10/28 depending on wind. Northbound departures favor left seats for views of Moreton Bay's islands and the Brisbane River delta as you climb. Left side captures the coastal geography immediately north of the airport. Notable sights include: Moreton Bay (island chain including North Stradbroke Island), Brisbane River estuary, Redcliffe Peninsula, Bribie Island.
What can I see when landing at Port Moresby Jacksons International in Port Moresby?
When landing at Port Moresby Jacksons International (POM), sit on the Right side for the best views. Approaching Port Moresby typically uses runway 03/21 (depending on wind). Right-side seats during descent capture the Owen Stanley Range's dramatic peaks rising inland and the Coral Sea coastline. The approach path brings you over water before the final descent, making right seats ideal for mountain and coastal views. Notable sights include: Owen Stanley Range (central mountain spine), Coral Sea, Port Moresby harbor and coastal plain, Varirata National Park foothills.
How long is the flight from Brisbane to Port Moresby?
The flight from Brisbane International (BNE) to Port Moresby Jacksons International (POM) takes Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Brisbane to Port Moresby flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Coral Sea north-northwest from Brisbane. Midway, you'll pass east of the Great Barrier Reef (not directly visible at cruise altitude but the reef's outer edge lies roughly 150 miles east of track). The Torres Strait lies further north. The approach to Papua New Guinea brings views of the Louisiade Archipelago's outer islands and the transition from open ocean to the mountainous PNG coastline. The Owen Stanley Range becomes increasingly prominent as you descend toward Port Moresby, with its highest peaks (Mount Victoria area) visible 50+ miles inland.