Loading map...
DRW → GOV
Which side of the plane to sit from Darwin International Airport (Darwin) to Gove Airport (Gove)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a stunning vantage point over the Arafura Sea coastline, featuring a dramatic contrast between turquoise waters, white sandy beaches, and the deep red earth of Arnhem Land.
Search flights from DRW to GOV
Darwin Harbour
Panoramic views of the Darwin city skyline and the expansive tropical harbor immediately after takeoff.
Van Diemen Gulf
A vast expanse of shallow sea situated between the Northern Territory mainland and the Tiwi Islands.
South Goulburn Island
Clear views of remote island communities and the pristine coral reefs surrounding Warruwi.
Castlereagh Bay
Intricate patterns of sandbars and winding tidal channels that create mesmerizing turquoise swirls.
Melville Bay
The industrial scale of the Gove Alumina Refinery set against the backdrop of deep blue coastal waters.
Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you, maximizing the saturation of the coastal colors. During the dry season (May-October), the water clarity is at its peak, making the offshore reefs highly visible. Keep your camera ready during the final 15 minutes of the flight for the best coastal inlets.
Get eSIMs for Australia
Get eSIMs for Australia
Adelaide River
The serpentine curves of the river, famous for its wetlands and jumping crocodile cruises.
Kakadu Floodplains
Vast, seasonal wetlands that transform from scorched gold in the dry to vibrant emerald in the wet.
Arnhem Land Escarpment
Ancient sandstone plateaus and rugged cliff faces that dominate the interior landscape.
East Alligator River
The winding natural boundary separating Kakadu National Park from the Arnhem Land wilderness.
Arnhem Land Plateau
Endless stretches of tropical savannah forest and hidden rock galleries inaccessible by road.
The right side is best during the late afternoon when the low sun casts long shadows over the Arnhem Land escarpment, highlighting the geological textures. In the wet season (December-March), this side provides front-row seats to spectacular tropical lightning storms and localized rain cells over the interior.
Book Hotels in GoveDistance: 646 km (401 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 5 min
Departure: DRW (-12.41469955444336, 130.87699890136722)
Arrival: GOV (-12.269399642899998, 136.817993164)
Route Type: Domestic
Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.