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DUD → AKL
Which side of the plane to sit from Dunedin Airport (Dunedin) to Auckland International Airport (Auckland)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer stunning landscapes, the right side provides a superior sequence of coastal landmarks, including the unique Banks Peninsula and the dramatic Kaikoura coastline, followed by a better view of the North Island's volcanic plateau and the Auckland city skyline on approach.
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Banks Peninsula
Remarkable aerial view of the ancient volcanic craters forming Akaroa and Lyttelton harbours.
Kaikoura Peninsula
The meeting point of the deep blue Pacific and the rugged Seaward Kaikoura Mountain Range.
Cook Strait
The turbulent stretch of water separating the islands, often showing ferry wakes and coastal cliffs.
Tongariro National Park
Views of Mount Ruapehu and the perfectly conical Mount Ngauruhoe in the distance to the east.
Auckland Skyline
If the flight approaches from the north, you get a direct view of the Sky Tower and Hauraki Gulf islands.
Choose this side for the best coastal views and to avoid the glare of the setting sun on afternoon flights. Watch for the 'hidden' lakes of the central North Island after crossing the strait. If the wind is from the south, the right side provides a magnificent view of Rangitoto Island during the final turn to land.
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Southern Alps
The snow-capped backbone of the South Island remains visible for most of the first hour of flight.
Aoraki / Mount Cook
New Zealand's highest peak can be spotted in the distance if flying inland of the coastline.
Mount Taranaki
A perfectly symmetrical volcanic cone that emerges as you cross the Cook Strait toward the North Island.
Manukau Harbour
Vibrant tidal patterns and sandbars visible during the final descent into Auckland International.
Sit forward of the wing to avoid engine heat distortion when photographing the Alps. This side is particularly spectacular during morning flights when the sun illuminates the eastern faces of the mountains.
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Get eSIMs for New ZealandDistance: 1,063 km (661 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 25 min
Departure: DUD (-45.9281005859375, 170.197998046875)
Arrival: AKL (-37.0080986023, 174.792007446)
Route Type: Domestic
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