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Our Recommendation
8.8

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.

Left Side Highlights
8.8
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Coober Pedy Opal Fields

A moon-like landscape dotted with thousands of shaft holes and mullock heaps from opal mining immediately after takeoff.

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Lake Torrens

The massive salt crust of this endorheic lake creates a blindingly white, shimmering horizon to the east.

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Flinders Ranges

Spectacular views of ancient, jagged peaks including the distant silhouette of Wilpena Pound as you head south.

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Port Pirie

The industrial infrastructure of the historic smelter city stands out clearly against the Spencer Gulf coastline.

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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.

Right Side Highlights
7.8
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Woomera Prohibited Area

The edge of the world's largest land-based testing range, characterized by red earth and isolated station tracks.

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Spencer Gulf

A deep blue contrast to the desert, offering views of the rugged coastline and passing shipping vessels.

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Yorke Peninsula

The patchwork of golden grain fields meeting the turquoise waters of the gulf as you descend.

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Gulf St Vincent

The final approach typically takes you over the blue waters of the gulf with views of the metropolitan coastline.

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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.

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Route Information

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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