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ASP → AYQ
Which side of the plane to sit from Alice Springs Airport (Alice Springs) to Ayers Rock Connellan Airport (Uluru)?
Right Side of the Plane
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.
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West MacDonnell Ranges
Spectacular folded mountain ridges visible immediately after departing Alice Springs.
Gosses Bluff (Tnorala)
A striking 20km-wide comet impact crater visible on the distant horizon to the northwest.
Lake Amadeus
A colossal salt pan creating a brilliant white and blue mosaic against the red desert sand.
Uluru (Ayers Rock)
The world-renowned sandstone monolith, appearing massive and majestic during the final descent.
Kata Tjuta (The Olgas)
A cluster of 36 massive conglomerate rock domes located just west of Uluru.
The right side is essential for the landing approach. Most flights track north of the rock before turning south for the runway, placing Uluru directly out the right-hand windows. For the best photography, choose a morning flight to ensure the monolith is front-lit, emphasizing its deep orange and red hues.
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Longitudinal Dunes
Infinite rows of parallel red sand ridges stretching across the Amadeus Basin.
James Ranges
Ancient, weathered sandstone mountains reflecting deep shadows in the afternoon sun.
Finke River Bed
The meandering, ancient sandy path of one of the oldest river systems on Earth.
Lasseter Highway
The lonely ribbon of bitumen connecting Alice Springs to the spiritual heart of Australia.
While the right side gets the icons, the left side offers superior views of the intricate geometric patterns of the desert dunes. Watch for the Finke River crossing about 20 minutes after takeoff. This side is also better for avoiding direct sun glare on afternoon flights heading west.
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Get eSIMs for AustraliaDistance: 333 km (207 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 33 min
Departure: ASP (-23.806699752807617, 133.90199279785156)
Arrival: AYQ (-25.1861, 130.975998)
Route Type: Domestic
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