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RCM → JCK
Which side of the plane to sit from Richmond Airport (Richmond) to Julia Creek Airport (Julia Creek)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the Flinders River system, Australia's longest river, which runs parallel to the flight path and provides striking contrast against the arid plains.
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Flinders River Meanders
The intricate, serpentine path of the river creates stunning geographic patterns across the landscape.
Riparian Corridors
Lush strips of green vegetation that follow the water courses, standing out sharply against the desert.
Braided Channels
Fascinating networks of dry creek beds that transform into massive inland seas during the wet season.
Julia Creek Plains
Flat, grassy downs that are home to the endangered Julia Creek Dunnart and massive cattle herds.
Julia Creek Approach
The town's grid layout and the iconic water tanks become visible just before touchdown.
Sit on the right for the most interesting geographical textures. In the late afternoon, the low sun creates long shadows over the river banks, emphasizing the depth of the dry channels. Keep your camera ready as the flight is very short (approx. 25-35 minutes).
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Flinders Highway
The iconic road connecting Townsville to Mount Isa appears as a thin, silver thread through the red dust.
Sturt's Desert Pea Country
Expansive stretches of deep ochre and rust-colored soil typical of the Queensland outback.
Remote Cattle Stations
Scattered homesteads and corrugated iron sheds representing the isolated life of Northern Queensland.
Great Artesian Basin Features
Subtle changes in vegetation and soil moisture indicating the massive underground water reserve below.
The left side is best for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the northern sun. Look for the straight line of the railway track which often runs parallel to the highway, providing a sense of scale to the vast landscape.
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Get eSIMs for AustraliaDistance: 145 km (90 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 15 min
Departure: RCM (-20.701900482177734, 143.11500549316406)
Arrival: JCK (-20.66830062866211, 141.72300720214844)
Route Type: Domestic
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