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Our Recommendation
8.7

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.

Right Side Highlights
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Great Australian Bight

Dramatic limestone cliffs where the desert meets the Southern Ocean.

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Eyre Peninsula

Rugged coastlines and turquoise waters near Ceduna and Port Lincoln.

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Gulf St Vincent

Sweeping views of the South Australian coastline near Adelaide.

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Snowy Mountains

Views of Australia's highest peaks, including Mt Kosciuszko, often snow-capped in winter.

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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.

Left Side Highlights
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Perth Skyline

Aerial view of the Swan River and Perth CBD shortly after takeoff from PER.

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WA Wheatbelt

Intricate geometric patterns of the Western Australian agricultural heartland.

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Nullarbor Interior

The vast, red, and arid expanse of the inland Nullarbor Plain.

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Salt Lakes

Shimmering white salt pans like Lake Gairdner visible in northern South Australia.

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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.

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Route Information

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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