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ADL → DPS
Which side of the plane to sit from Adelaide International Airport (Adelaide) to Ngurah Rai (Bali) International Airport (Denpasar)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior view of the Australian Outback's vibrant red earth and the most iconic views of Bali's southern coastline and Nusa Penida during the final approach.
Adelaide City
Excellent views of the city grid, the River Torrens, and the Mount Lofty Ranges immediately after departure.
Great Victoria Desert
Vast stretches of red sand dunes and unique geological patterns of the Australian interior.
Nusa Penida
The dramatic limestone cliffs and turquoise bays of the Nusa islands as the plane turns for its final approach.
Uluwatu Cliffs
The rugged southern tip of Bali, featuring world-class surf breaks and the famous Pura Luhur Uluwatu temple.
Bali Mandara Toll Road
The scenic 'highway over the sea' leading directly to the airport runway at Ngurah Rai.
Choose this side for morning flights to see the red center of Australia illuminated by the sun. During the arrival phase, the right side usually offers the classic view of the Bali coastline and the unique experience of landing on a runway surrounded by water.
Spencer Gulf
Deep blue waters and the rugged coastline of the Eyre Peninsula shortly after takeoff.
Lake Gairdner
A massive, shimmering white salt lake that creates a surreal, lunar-like landscape in the South Australian outback.
Lombok Strait
The deep water channel marking the Wallace Line, separating the distinct faunal regions of Asia and Australia.
Mount Agung
Bali's highest and most sacred volcano, often visible piercing through the clouds during the descent.
Look out for the white salt flats of Lake Gairdner about 30-40 minutes after departure. On evening flights, the left side is the place to be for stunning sunsets over the Indian Ocean as you approach the Indonesian archipelago.
Distance: 3,760 km (2,336 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 25 min
Departure: ADL (-34.945, 138.53100600000002)
Arrival: DPS (-8.7481698989868, 115.16699981689)
Route Type: International
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