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AUH → MEL
Which side of the plane to sit from Abu Dhabi International Airport (Abu Dhabi) to Melbourne International Airport (Melbourne)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior perspective of the Empty Quarter's dunes upon departure and a stunning approach over Port Phillip Bay and the Melbourne city skyline.
Rub' al Khali
The vast 'Empty Quarter' desert with its mesmerizing, massive orange sand dune patterns.
Indian Ocean Horizon
Uninterrupted views of the deep blue ocean and spectacular sunsets over the water.
Salt Lake Systems
Aerial views of the distinct white salt pans scattered across the Great Victoria Desert.
Port Phillip Bay
The sweeping coastline and blue waters of the bay as the aircraft aligns for landing.
Melbourne CBD
A direct view of the high-rise buildings and the Yarra River during the final approach path.
The right side is ideal for catching the sunset over the Indian Ocean. As you arrive in Melbourne, this side usually offers a panoramic view of the city center and the harbor. If the flight arrives in the morning, the light will be behind you, providing clear, glare-free views of the Australian Outback.
Abu Dhabi Skyline
Clear views of the Burj Mohammed bin Rashid and the city's coastal architecture shortly after takeoff.
Yas Island
Bird's eye view of the Ferrari World theme park and the Yas Marina Formula 1 Circuit.
Great Sandy Desert
The striking red longitudinal dunes of Western Australia as the flight crosses the coastline.
Victorian Highlands
The rugged terrain of the Great Dividing Range visible during the descent into Melbourne.
Sit on the left for the best views of the UAE coastline and Yas Island. On the overnight flights typical of this route, the left side will experience the sunrise over the Australian interior, which provides excellent lighting for the red desert landscapes below.
Distance: 11,652 km (7,240 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 13 hrs 42 min
Departure: AUH (24.433000564575195, 54.651100158691406)
Arrival: MEL (-37.673302, 144.843002)
Route Type: International
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