Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Rotorua to Wellington. While landing favors the left, the takeoff view of Lake Rotorua and the geothermal plateau is more visually distinctive and geographically significant than the Wellington approach. Right-side seats capture the most unique thermal landscape features of the entire flight.

During takeoff from Rotorua (ROT), sit on the Right side for the best views. Rotorua typically departs to the north or northeast. Right-side seats offer views of Lake Rotorua immediately below and the geothermal plateau's distinctive thermal features scattered across the landscape. Left side faces inland terrain with fewer distinctive landmarks. Notable sights include: Lake Rotorua (large, clearly defined water body directly below during initial climb), Rotorua geothermal field (visible as scattered thermal vents and altered ground coloration), Kaingaroa Forest (extensive dark green plantation forest to the east), Mamaku Plateau (elevated terrain visible to the south).

When landing at Wellington International (WLG), sit on the Left side for the best views. Wellington typically lands from the north on runway 16 or approaches from the northeast. Left-side seats provide excellent views of Wellington Harbour, the city's distinctive compact urban layout, and the surrounding hill terrain. The approach path descends directly over these landmarks, making them prominent throughout the descent. Notable sights include: Wellington Harbour (large natural harbor with clear water definition), Wellington city center (compact urban area visible on the harbor's western shore), Remutaka Range (elevated terrain visible to the northeast and east of the city), Cook Strait (visible to the north as the water passage separating North and South Islands).

The flight from Rotorua (ROT) to Wellington International (WLG) takes Approximately 50-55 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Kaingaroa Forest and passes over the central North Island plateau. Approximately midway, the Tararua Range becomes visible to the southeast as elevated terrain. The landscape transitions from geothermal plateau to forested rolling hills as the aircraft descends toward Wellington. Lake Wairarapa may be visible to the east during the descent phase, appearing as a large inland water body south of the Tararua Range.