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PER → LEA
Which side of the plane to sit from Perth International Airport (Perth) to Learmonth Airport (Learmonth)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to Western Australia's spectacular Coral Coast, including the UNESCO-listed Shark Bay and the world-famous Ningaloo Reef during the final descent.
Rottnest Island
Visible shortly after takeoff from Perth, look for the distinct emerald waters surrounding this famous island retreat.
Steep Point
The westernmost point of the Australian mainland, where high cliffs drop dramatically into the deep blue Indian Ocean.
Shark Bay
A stunning World Heritage area featuring bright turquoise waters, white sand peninsulas, and the Zuytdorp Cliffs.
Ningaloo Reef
The world's largest fringing coral reef becomes clearly visible during the approach, appearing as a bright turquoise ribbon against the dark ocean.
Shell Beach
A glimpse of the pure white shoreline of L'haridon Bight, made entirely of billions of tiny white shells.
Sit on the left (Port) side for the best coastal views. The flight path usually follows the coastline north. For the best photography, choose a morning flight to avoid the afternoon sun glare reflecting off the ocean. Shark Bay typically appears about 45-55 minutes into the flight.
The Wheatbelt
A patchwork quilt of agricultural land in shades of green and gold, extending north from the Perth hills.
Murchison River
The winding, ancient riverbeds carved through the red earth of the Midwest region.
Lake Macleod
A massive, shimmering white salt lake near Carnarvon that creates striking geometric patterns from the air.
Cape Range
As you descend into Learmonth, you'll see the rugged red limestone canyons and plateaus of the Cape Range National Park.
Gascoyne Outback
Vast expanses of red desert and arid scrubland that define the remote beauty of the Australian interior.
The right side is ideal for passengers interested in the vastness of the Australian outback. If flying in the late afternoon, this side receives beautiful golden hour light on the red earth and salt pans. Look for the massive Lake Macleod salt operations shortly before the descent begins.
Distance: 1,095 km (680 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 28 min
Departure: PER (-31.94029998779297, 115.96700286865234)
Arrival: LEA (-22.2355995178, 114.088996887)
Route Type: Domestic
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