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ADL → AKL
Which side of the plane to sit from Adelaide International Airport (Adelaide) to Auckland International Airport (Auckland)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the Adelaide city skyline upon departure and the iconic Auckland CBD and Hauraki Gulf during the approach, while also providing cooler, shaded conditions on morning flights.
Adelaide CBD
A clear view of the city's unique parkland-surrounded grid and the Adelaide Oval shortly after takeoff.
Mount Lofty Ranges
Green rolling hills and vineyards of the Barossa and Adelaide Hills region.
Murray River
The intricate, winding path of Australia's longest river as it snakes through the South Australian landscape.
Australian Alps
Distant views of the snowy peaks of the Great Dividing Range to the north while transiting over Victoria.
Hauraki Gulf
Beautiful views of Rangitoto Island and the inner harbor islands during the final descent into Auckland.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh southern sun. On the approach to Auckland, keep your camera ready for the volcanic cone of Rangitoto. If the flight path takes a northern approach, you will get a perfect view of the Sky Tower and the Auckland Harbor Bridge.
Fleurieu Peninsula
Coastal views of the rugged cliffs and sandy beaches south of Adelaide, including the gateway to Kangaroo Island.
Ninety Mile Beach
The striking, seemingly endless coastline of eastern Victoria before the aircraft heads out over the Tasman Sea.
Mount Taranaki
The nearly perfectly symmetrical volcanic cone of Taranaki is often visible to the south when reaching the New Zealand coast.
Manukau Harbour
Dramatic views of the massive tidal harbor and the shifting sandbars of the Manukau Heads.
Waitakere Ranges
Lush, dark green subtropical rainforests that characterize the western edge of the Auckland region.
The right side is the 'volcano side'—look south as you approach the New Zealand coast to spot the isolated peak of Mount Taranaki. For evening flights, this side offers spectacular sunsets over the Tasman Sea, though be mindful of the glare during the middle of the day.
Distance: 3,251 km (2,020 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 49 min
Departure: ADL (-34.945, 138.53100600000002)
Arrival: AKL (-37.0080986023, 174.792007446)
Route Type: International
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