From MEL?
Tip: Sit on the left side for takeoff.
Passengers on the left can enjoy panoramic views of the Melbourne CBD skyline and the vast blue expanse of Port Phillip Bay as the aircraft climbs and banks toward its destination.
Passengers on the left can enjoy panoramic views of the Melbourne CBD skyline and the vast blue expanse of Port Phillip Bay as the aircraft climbs and banks toward its destination.
The left side is widely considered the superior choice for this route because it offers the most direct and expansive views of the Southern Alps, including the towering peak of Mount Aspiring, during the critical descent phase into Queenstown.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic Bunda Cliffs where the Australian continent meets the Southern Ocean, plus superior views of the Perth coastline on arrival.
The left side offers a spectacular aerial perspective of the Great Ocean Road, the rugged Shipwreck Coast, and the world-famous Twelve Apostles limestone stacks.
The right side offers the most dramatic entry into New Zealand, featuring the highest peaks of the Southern Alps, including Aoraki/Mount Cook, and the stunning turquoise glacial lakes as you descend into the Canterbury Plains.
While both sides offer views of the Australian interior, the Right Side is vastly superior for the spectacular arrival into the Whitsunday Islands, featuring turquoise waters and coral formations.
The right side offers superior views of Australia's geological heart, featuring the spectacular ancient folds of the Flinders Ranges and the vast, shimmering salt expanse of Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre.
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point of the East Coast, featuring iconic sand islands, coastal cities, and the beginning of the Great Barrier Reef.
The right side offers a superior visual experience, featuring the dramatic geological formations of the Flinders Ranges and the spectacular volcanic spine of Java during the descent into Jakarta.
While both sides offer vast ocean views, the Right Side is the clear winner for the iconic arrival into Honolulu. It provides a stunning panorama of Pearl Harbor, the Honolulu skyline, and Diamond Head during the standard landing approach.
The right side offers a superior sequence of views, starting with the Melbourne city skyline, followed by the dramatic volcanic chains of Java and the iconic limestone karsts of Phang Nga Bay on the final approach into Phuket.
The left side is superior for sunset viewing on the typical afternoon departures from Melbourne, providing a spectacular horizon over the Indian Ocean and closer proximity to the Indonesian volcanic chain.
The right side provides a superior vantage point for Australia's iconic Red Centre landmarks and the dramatic volcanic topography of the Indonesian archipelago during the mid-flight segment.