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Our Recommendation
7.8

Left Side of the Plane

The left side provides a more dramatic perspective of the Hamersley Range immediately after takeoff and generally offers the best views of the Perth CBD and the winding Swan River during the final approach.

Left Side Highlights
7.8
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Hamersley Range

Dramatic views of some of the oldest rock formations on Earth with deep purple and red hues.

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Arid Salt Lakes

Bird's-eye view of vast, shimmering white salt pans scattered across the Gascoyne region.

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Swan Valley

Lush green vineyards and estates as the aircraft descends into the Perth basin.

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Perth City Skyline

A stunning view of the skyscrapers and Elizabeth Quay if the flight approaches from the north.

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Swan River

The iconic blue curves of the river carving through the city's suburban landscape.

Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. This side is prime for capturing the Perth city skyline during the standard arrival patterns for runways 21 or 03. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff to capture the iron-rich ridges of Mount Nameless.

Right Side Highlights
7.2
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Pilbara Mining Hubs

Observe the massive scale of open-pit mining operations and red-dirt infrastructure near Paraburdoo.

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Murchison Outback

Endless expanses of vibrant red earth and sparse mulga scrub characteristic of rural WA.

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Darling Scarp

The sharp geographical drop-off where the inland plateau meets the coastal plain.

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Indian Ocean Horizon

Glimpses of the turquoise coastline in the distance as the plane turns for its final descent.

The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the setting sun. It offers a better view of the rugged Darling Scarp and the industrial heart of the Kwinana area if the plane circles south. Watch for the stark contrast between the red outback and the green agricultural wheatbelt.

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Route Information

Distance: 991 km (616 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 39 min

Departure: PBO (-23.1711006165, 117.745002747)

Arrival: PER (-31.94029998779297, 115.96700286865234)

Route Type: Domestic

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