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KTA → BNE
Which side of the plane to sit from Karratha Airport (Karratha) to Brisbane International Airport (Brisbane)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a front-row seat to the most iconic Australian outback landscapes, including the iron-rich Hamersley Range and the striking red dunes of the Simpson Desert.
Hamersley Range
Rugged, iron-rich mountains and deep gorges carved into the Pilbara hinterland.
Gibson Desert
Starkly beautiful wilderness with unique geological formations and vibrant red soil.
Simpson Desert Dunes
Thousands of parallel red sand dunes creating a mesmerizing, striped geological pattern.
Channel Country
The intricate network of ephemeral rivers and floodplains in South West Queensland.
Darling Downs
The rich, patchwork agricultural heartland as you cross the Great Dividing Range.
Brisbane Skyline
Vibrant views of the CBD, the Brisbane River, and the bay depending on the landing approach.
Ideal for morning flights as the sun is positioned to highlight the deep red hues of the Simpson Desert dunes. Keep your window shade down mid-flight if the sun is too high, but open it as you reach the Queensland border for the best topographic views.
Coastal Pilbara
The striking contrast between the deep red earth of Western Australia and the turquoise Indian Ocean.
Port Hedland Salt Pans
Massive, bright white salt evaporation ponds visible near the coast shortly after takeoff.
Great Sandy Desert
Expansive vistas of remote desert landscapes and ancient, dry lake beds.
Central Queensland Channels
The winding river systems and braided channels near Longreach that transform during the wet season.
Glass House Mountains
Distant volcanic peaks visible to the north when the flight begins its descent into Brisbane.
Sit forward of the wing to get an unobstructed view of the Pilbara coastline. This side is better for afternoon flights to avoid direct sun glare, and look out for the white salt pans which are exceptionally bright against the red desert.
Distance: 3,751 km (2,331 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 25 min
Departure: KTA (-20.712200164799995, 116.773002625)
Arrival: BNE (-27.38419914245605, 153.11700439453125)
Route Type: Domestic
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