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ASP → ADL
Which side of the plane to sit from Alice Springs Airport (Alice Springs) to Adelaide International Airport (Adelaide)?
Right Side of the Plane
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.
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The Painted Desert
Spectacular multi-colored hills and mesas carved by erosion over millions of years.
Lake Torrens
A massive, starkly white endorheic salt lake that dominates the landscape for several minutes.
Spencer Gulf
The deep blue waters of the gulf contrasting sharply with the arid Iron Triangle coastline.
Gulf St Vincent
A low-altitude crossing of the gulf providing views of the Yorke Peninsula and metropolitan beaches.
Adelaide City Skyline
The park-land-surrounded city center and Glenelg beach during the final descent into ADL.
Late afternoon flights on the right side capture the golden hour glow over the salt pans. This side is essential for the best views of the Adelaide coastline and the city during the landing pattern.
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East MacDonnell Ranges
Ancient, rugged quartzite ridges stretching away from Alice Springs immediately after takeoff.
Simpson Desert
Endless parallel red sand dunes creating a mesmerizing geometric pattern across the horizon.
Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre
Australia's largest salt lake, appearing as a shimmering white or pale pink expanse in the distance.
Flinders Ranges
The dramatic peaks of Wilpena Pound and the surrounding ancient geological folds.
Barossa Valley
The green patchwork of one of the world's most famous wine regions just north of Adelaide.
Sit on the left for morning flights to see the desert lit by the rising sun. Watch for the transformation from red desert to the structured agricultural green of the mid-north as you head south.
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Get eSIMs for AustraliaDistance: 1,317 km (818 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 45 min
Departure: ASP (-23.806699752807617, 133.90199279785156)
Arrival: ADL (-34.945, 138.53100600000002)
Route Type: Domestic
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