About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Bora Bora (BOB) to Temae (MOZ)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bora Bora to Moorea. While landing favors the left, takeoff from Bora Bora provides superior views of the island's iconic volcanic landscape. The 30-minute flight path itself crosses open ocean with minimal mid-route landmarks, making the departure experience the primary visual highlight.
What can I see during takeoff from Bora Bora in Bora Bora?
During takeoff from Bora Bora (BOB), sit on the Right side for the best views. Bora Bora's main runway (29/11) typically departs toward the northwest. Right-side seats capture the dramatic volcanic peaks of Bora Bora itself during initial climb, with the lagoon and outer reef visible beneath. Left seats face the open ocean immediately. Notable sights include: Mount Otemanu (2,385 ft, Bora Bora's highest peak), Mount Pahia (2,159 ft), Bora Bora lagoon with its distinctive turquoise waters, outer coral reef barrier.
What can I see when landing at Temae in Moorea?
When landing at Temae (MOZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Approaching Moorea from the southeast (typical approach to runway 20), left-side seats offer the best view of Moorea's distinctive twin peaks—Mount Tohivea and Mount Rotui—and the island's deeply indented bays. Right seats see mostly ocean during descent. Notable sights include: Mount Tohivea (3,960 ft, Moorea's highest peak), Mount Rotui (2,066 ft), Opunohu Bay, Pao Pao village area.
How long is the flight from Bora Bora to Moorea?
The flight from Bora Bora (BOB) to Temae (MOZ) takes Approximately 30 minutes.
What does the Bora Bora to Moorea flight path pass over?
The flight crosses the Bora Bora-Moorea channel, a deep-water passage approximately 25 nautical miles wide. At cruise altitude (around 10,000-12,000 feet for this short regional flight), the channel appears as open dark blue ocean with no significant landmarks. Both islands remain visible on the horizon—Bora Bora receding behind to the northwest, Moorea growing ahead to the southeast. Typical conditions show excellent visibility in this region, with the volcanic profiles of both islands framing the crossing.