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PER → CBR
Which side of the plane to sit from Perth International Airport (Perth) to Canberra International Airport (Canberra)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers spectacular views of the Great Australian Bight coastline and a dramatic descent over the Snowy Mountains and the Australian Alps.
Great Australian Bight
Dramatic limestone cliffs where the desert meets the Southern Ocean.
Eyre Peninsula
Rugged coastlines and turquoise waters near Ceduna and Port Lincoln.
Gulf St Vincent
Sweeping views of the South Australian coastline near Adelaide.
Snowy Mountains
Views of Australia's highest peaks, including Mt Kosciuszko, often snow-capped in winter.
Namadgi National Park
Densely forested mountainous terrain during the final descent into Canberra.
For the most scenic experience, book a window on the right. You will likely see the edge of the Great Australian Bight. On the descent into Canberra, this side offers the best views of the Brindabella Ranges and the Snowy Mountains. Be aware that on afternoon flights, the sun will be on this side, which can make it quite bright.
Perth Skyline
Aerial view of the Swan River and Perth CBD shortly after takeoff from PER.
WA Wheatbelt
Intricate geometric patterns of the Western Australian agricultural heartland.
Nullarbor Interior
The vast, red, and arid expanse of the inland Nullarbor Plain.
Salt Lakes
Shimmering white salt pans like Lake Gairdner visible in northern South Australia.
Lake Burley Griffin
A view of Canberra's central lake and the Parliamentary Triangle on northern approaches.
The left side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. It provides the best perspective of the Perth city center during the initial climb if taking off to the south, and offers a glimpse of the vast inland desert systems and salt lakes that define the Australian interior.
Distance: 3,085 km (1,917 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 38 min
Departure: PER (-31.94029998779297, 115.96700286865234)
Arrival: CBR (-35.30690002441406, 149.19500732421875)
Route Type: Domestic
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