Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Port Moresby to Port-vila. While takeoff offers the Owen Stanley Range, the landing approach provides more sustained scenic value with views of multiple islands in Vanuatu's archipelago. The left side captures the island-hopping geography of the New Hebrides chain during descent, making it the better choice for the full journey.

During takeoff from Port Moresby Jacksons International (POM), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Owen Stanley Range as the aircraft climbs southeastward from Port Moresby. The mountains form a dramatic backdrop immediately inland from the airport, visible during the initial climb phase. Notable sights include: Owen Stanley Range, Coral Sea coastline, Port Moresby harbor and city grid, Central Province lowlands.

When landing at Port Vila Bauerfield (VLI), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide views of Vanuatu's northern islands during descent into Port Vila. The approach from the north-northwest passes over Espiritu Santo and smaller islands of the New Hebrides chain, with Port Vila's harbor and Efate Island becoming visible as the aircraft descends toward Bauerfield. Notable sights include: Espiritu Santo Island, Banks Islands, Efate Island, Port Vila harbor and coastline.

The flight from Port Moresby Jacksons International (POM) to Port Vila Bauerfield (VLI) takes 2h 15m.

Solomon Sea crossing with no major landmarks visible; the flight path passes over open water between Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu. The route traverses approximately 900 kilometers of ocean with scattered small islands of the Solomon Islands group potentially visible in clear conditions, though most of the midpoint is featureless sea.