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MNL → MEL
Which side of the plane to sit from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Manila) to Melbourne International Airport (Melbourne)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the dramatic Sulawesi coastline, the entry point into the Australian continent at Darwin, and the iconic folded rock formations of the MacDonnell Ranges in the Red Centre.
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Mount Apo
The highest peak in the Philippines may be visible in the distance as you fly south over the Davao region.
Sulawesi Coast
The intricate, spider-like limbs of Sulawesi island and the deep blue Makassar Strait.
Darwin & Tiwi Islands
The first point of contact with Australia, featuring muddy estuaries and bright white coastal sands.
MacDonnell Ranges
Stunning, ancient red quartzite ridges stretching across the landscape near Alice Springs.
Port Phillip Bay
A panoramic view of the Melbourne skyline and the sprawling coastline during the final approach.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Outback. During the descent into MEL, this side often offers a better view of the city center if the wind is blowing from the south, forcing an approach over the bay.
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Sierra Madre
The longest mountain range in the Philippines, visible shortly after departure from Manila.
Molucca Islands
A dense cluster of volcanic islands in eastern Indonesia surrounded by deep turquoise reefs.
Simpson Desert
Witness the world's longest parallel sand dunes creating a mesmerizing red corduroy pattern from above.
Lake Eyre Basin
The vast, shimmering white salt crust of Australia's lowest point, occasionally filled with pale blue water.
Great Dividing Range
The lush, forested peaks of the Victorian Highlands as the aircraft begins its descent into Melbourne.
On overnight flights, the left side catches the early morning sunrise over the Pacific. For the best views of the Australian desert's color palette, aim for a flight that traverses Central Australia during mid-morning when shadows highlight the dune relief.
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Get eSIMs for AustraliaDistance: 6,314 km (3,923 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 7 hrs 26 min
Departure: MNL (14.5086, 121.019997)
Arrival: MEL (-37.673302, 144.843002)
Route Type: International
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