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BUC → DMD
Which side of the plane to sit from Burketown Airport (Burketown) to Doomadgee Airport (Doomadgee)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the unique salt pans and the intricate delta systems where the Albert River approaches the Gulf of Carpentaria coast.
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Coastal Salt Pans
Stunning white and grey geometric patterns formed by the drying salt crusts on the tidal flats.
Albert River Delta
A complex network of small distributaries and channels carving through the mudflats toward the north.
Gulf Horizon
On clear days, catch a glimpse of the pale blue waters of the Gulf of Carpentaria to the far north.
Tirranna Springs
Spot the seasonal wetlands and waterholes that serve as vital oases for local birdlife.
The right side is the 'photographer's choice' for this short hop. The contrast between the salt pans and the red earth is most striking during the dry season. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff for the best patterns.
Book Hotels in DoomadgeeAlbert River Meanders
Watch the river loop back on itself in dramatic oxbows immediately after takeoff from Burketown.
Gulf Savanna Plains
Vast stretches of golden grasslands that characterize the remote northern Queensland outback.
Nicholson River Basin
View the dense riparian vegetation that forms a green ribbon through the surrounding arid landscape.
Choose the left side for deep-inland views of the Nicholson River. Morning flights are ideal as the sun is behind you, providing clear, glare-free views of the riverbank textures.
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Get eSIMs for AustraliaDistance: 78 km (48 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 8 min
Departure: BUC (-17.748600006103516, 139.53399658203122)
Arrival: DMD (-17.9403, 138.82200600000002)
Route Type: Domestic
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