Passengers on the right will enjoy views of the sprawling Alice Springs township and the iconic red quartzite ridges of the MacDonnell Ranges as the aircraft climbs.
The right side is the definitive choice for this route, providing a bird's-eye view of the vast Lake Amadeus and the most direct, iconic aerial perspectives of both Uluru and Kata Tjuta during the descent into Ayers Rock.
The left side (port) is generally preferred for the high probability of seeing the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House during the standard approach into SYD, alongside spectacular views of the MacDonnell Ranges at takeoff.
The left side offers unparalleled views of the iconic Flinders Ranges and Lake Eyre, followed by the best perspective of the Melbourne skyline on a standard approach.
While both sides offer stunning outback vistas, the right side provides a superior view of the South Australian coastline, the Yorke Peninsula, and the final approach over the Gulf St Vincent into Adelaide.
While both sides offer stunning views of the Australian Outback, the right side is superior for the arrival into Cairns, offering views of the Atherton Tablelands and the dramatic coastline meeting the Coral Sea.
The right side offers a superior view of the parallel red dunes of the Simpson Desert and the braided channels of the Diamantina River, followed by a panoramic approach into Brisbane.
The right side is slightly superior as it offers a more direct view of the spectacular Katherine Gorge (Nitmiluk National Park) and the winding waterways of the Adelaide River system during the transition to the Top End.
The right side offers superior views of the dramatic West MacDonnell Ranges upon departure, the massive Kalgoorlie Super Pit mid-flight, and the Indian Ocean coastline during the descent into Perth.