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CPD → ADL
Which side of the plane to sit from Coober Pedy Airport (Coober Pedy) to Adelaide International Airport (Adelaide)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic Flinders Ranges and the vast, white expanse of Lake Torrens, providing a stunning contrast between the outback and the mountain peaks.
Coober Pedy Opal Fields
A moon-like landscape dotted with thousands of shaft holes and mullock heaps from opal mining immediately after takeoff.
Lake Torrens
The massive salt crust of this endorheic lake creates a blindingly white, shimmering horizon to the east.
Flinders Ranges
Spectacular views of ancient, jagged peaks including the distant silhouette of Wilpena Pound as you head south.
Port Pirie
The industrial infrastructure of the historic smelter city stands out clearly against the Spencer Gulf coastline.
Adelaide Northern Plains
The transition from dry outback to the lush agricultural lands and suburban sprawl of Greater Adelaide.
Choose the left side for morning flights to have the sun at your back, illuminating the red hues of the Flinders Ranges. This side provides the most consistent geographical variety, from desert moonscapes to jagged mountains. Keep your camera ready about 20-30 minutes into the flight for the best mountain vistas.
Woomera Prohibited Area
The edge of the world's largest land-based testing range, characterized by red earth and isolated station tracks.
Spencer Gulf
A deep blue contrast to the desert, offering views of the rugged coastline and passing shipping vessels.
Yorke Peninsula
The patchwork of golden grain fields meeting the turquoise waters of the gulf as you descend.
Gulf St Vincent
The final approach typically takes you over the blue waters of the gulf with views of the metropolitan coastline.
Adelaide Shoreline
Clear views of Glenelg and the western beaches as the aircraft banks for its final approach into ADL.
The right side is superior for sunset flights, as the sun dips over the Spencer Gulf and Yorke Peninsula. It offers better views of the water and the 'Patchwork' agricultural patterns of South Australia's mid-north. During landing, this side often sees the coastal beaches of Glenelg before touchdown.
Distance: 748 km (465 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 15 min
Departure: CPD (-29.040000915527344, 134.72099304199222)
Arrival: ADL (-34.945, 138.53100600000002)
Route Type: Domestic
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