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Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior view of the Australian Outback's vibrant colors and the iconic coastline of Victoria during the final approach.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Borneo Wilderness

The vast, lush green canopy of the Kalimantan rainforest spanning the horizon south of Brunei.

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Java Sea Reefs

Scattering of coral atolls and turquoise waters located between the major Indonesian islands.

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The Red Centre

Striking iron-oxide landscapes and deep canyons of the Pilbara region in Western Australia.

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Surf Coast

The rugged limestone cliffs and white-water surf of the Great Ocean Road approach near arrival.

Morning flights are ideal to capture the vivid red hues of the Australian outback without harsh shadows. On the approach to Melbourne, look out for the Great Ocean Road's limestone formations approximately 20 minutes before landing.

Left Side Highlights
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Sultanate Landmark

View of the iconic Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque and the water village shortly after takeoff.

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Lombok Volcanoes

The majestic peak of Mount Rinjani rising above the clouds as you cross the Indonesian archipelago.

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Flinders Ranges

Ancient folded mountain formations in the South Australian desert visible during the mid-flight transition.

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Melbourne CBD

The city's high-rise core and the sprawling Yarra River valley on the final approach into MEL.

This side provides spectacular views of the volcanic peaks in the Indonesian archipelago. Night flights are less ideal as most of the terrain is uninhabited outback or ocean, though the arrival over Melbourne city is brightly lit and impressive.

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Route Information

Distance: 5,659 km (3,516 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 6 hrs 39 min

Departure: BWN (4.944200038909912, 114.9280014038086)

Arrival: MEL (-37.673302, 144.843002)

Route Type: International

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