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ADL → PER
Which side of the plane to sit from Adelaide International Airport (Adelaide) to Perth International Airport (Perth)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers unparalleled views of the dramatic Great Australian Bight coastline, including the iconic Bunda Cliffs, and the transition from the Southern Ocean to the Western Australian coast.
Gulf St Vincent
Aerial views of the blue waters and the Yorke Peninsula coastline shortly after takeoff from Adelaide.
Bunda Cliffs
The world's longest continuous line of sea cliffs, where the Nullarbor Plain drops vertically into the Southern Ocean.
Great Australian Bight
A vast expanse of deep blue ocean, occasionally revealing turquoise shallows near the remote coastal stretches.
Esperance Coastline
On more southerly flight paths, the white sands and turquoise waters of the Recherche Archipelago may be visible.
Rottnest Island
On clear days during a westward approach into Perth, the famous holiday island can be spotted in the Indian Ocean.
Sit on the left for the best coastal views. Morning flights are ideal to have the sun behind you, illuminating the white limestone of the Bunda Cliffs. If the flight path stays coastal, look out for whales in the Bight during winter months (June-October). Ensure you have a window seat clear of the wing for the best view of the cliff line about 60-80 minutes into the flight.
Adelaide Cityscape
Excellent views of the Adelaide CBD, the grid layout, and the surrounding parklands immediately after departure.
The Nullarbor Plain
The vast, arid, and treeless 'Nullarbor' landscape, showing the sheer scale of the Australian interior.
Salt Lakes
Vibrant white and pink salt lakes scattered across the desert landscape of Western Australia.
The Trans-Australian Railway
Look for the world's longest straight stretch of railway cutting a thin line through the desert.
Darling Scarp
The green hills and forested ridges that mark the descent into the Perth coastal basin.
Perth CBD
Views of the Swan River and the growing skyline of Perth during the final approach.
Choose the right side for sunset flights, as the desert colors change dramatically from orange to deep purple. This side is also better for viewing the unique geology of the salt lakes. During descent, the right side often provides a superior view of the Perth city skyline and the Swan River if the aircraft is landing towards the south.
Distance: 2,115 km (1,314 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 49 min
Departure: ADL (-34.945, 138.53100600000002)
Arrival: PER (-31.94029998779297, 115.96700286865234)
Route Type: Domestic
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