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MEL → HBA
Which side of the plane to sit from Melbourne International Airport (Melbourne) to Hobart International Airport (Hobart)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior view of the Melbourne CBD upon departure and the iconic Mount Wellington and Hobart city skyline during the descent.
Melbourne Skyline
Catch views of the Yarra River and the CBD skyscrapers shortly after departing MEL southwards.
Mornington Peninsula
Look down at the golden beaches of Sorrento and Portsea as you leave the Victorian coast.
Bass Strait
Observe the vast blue waters separating mainland Australia from the island of Tasmania.
Great Lake
View the massive alpine lake in the Central Highlands as you fly over the heart of Tasmania.
Mount Wellington
The most dramatic highlight; witness the sheer scale of kunanyi as the plane aligns for landing.
Choose the left side for the best photography of Hobart and the Derwent River. Morning flights offer the best lighting on the Tasmanian mountains, though you may face some sun glare over the Bass Strait.
Bellarine Peninsula
See the western edge of Port Phillip Bay and the city of Geelong in the distance.
Otway Coastline
On clear days, the rugged edge of the Great Ocean Road is visible to the far west.
Cradle Mountain
Look west to see the jagged peaks of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.
Lake St Clair
Spot the deep blue waters of Australia's deepest lake nestled in the southern highlands.
Seven Mile Beach
Enjoy a low-altitude view of the expansive white sands right before the wheels touch the tarmac.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid direct sunlight. It offers a broader view of Tasmania's wild western interior and the unique coastal geometry near the airport.
Distance: 617 km (383 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 2 min
Departure: MEL (-37.673302, 144.843002)
Arrival: HBA (-42.836101532, 147.50999450700002)
Route Type: Domestic
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