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BNE → ASP
Which side of the plane to sit from Brisbane International Airport (Brisbane) to Alice Springs Airport (Alice Springs)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most dramatic views of the Simpson Desert's longitudinal red dunes and offers superior lighting conditions as the sun remains to the north, reducing glare for photography.
Brisbane Skyline
Early views of the CBD, the Brisbane River, and the southern suburbs during the initial climb.
Great Dividing Range
Crossing the lush, forested peaks and steep escarpments of the Main Range near Toowoomba.
Darling Downs
A massive patchwork of agricultural fields showing varied seasonal crops and irrigation patterns.
Simpson Desert
Breathtaking views of the world's longest parallel sand dunes stretching toward the southern horizon.
MacDonnell Ranges
Ancient quartzite ridges and spectacular geological formations during the descent into Alice Springs.
Outback Horizon
Expansive, unobstructed views of the desert horizon that seem to stretch into infinity.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. Look for the dramatic shift from green to red earth about 90 minutes into the flight. The Simpson Desert dunes are most prominent in the second half of the journey; look for the distinct linear patterns stretching away from the plane.
Moreton Bay
Shimmering turquoise waters and the sandy shores of Moreton Island if the plane departs toward the north.
Channel Country
Incredible fractal-like patterns of the Cooper Creek and Diamantina river systems crossing the plains.
Sturt Stony Desert
Vast, flat expanses of gibber plains and ironstone pavement reflecting the sunlight.
Outback Scrub
Sparse vegetation and dry, sandy creek beds typical of the semi-arid Queensland interior.
Heavitree Gap
The iconic natural break in the MacDonnell Ranges visible as the aircraft aligns for landing.
Alice Springs Town
A unique bird's-eye view of the town center nestled between the mountains and the Todd River.
The right side is exceptional for viewing the 'Channel Country' river networks. If there has been recent rain, these channels transform into a maze of green and silver veins. Use a polarizing filter on your camera to cut through the atmospheric haze typical of the dry interior.
Distance: 1,965 km (1,221 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 37 min
Departure: BNE (-27.38419914245605, 153.11700439453125)
Arrival: ASP (-23.806699752807617, 133.90199279785156)
Route Type: Domestic
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