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Tip: Sit on the left side for landing.
The left side offers the most consistent views of the iconic city skyscrapers and the Yarra River winding through the suburbs during the final approach into the airport.
The left side offers the most consistent views of the iconic city skyscrapers and the Yarra River winding through the suburbs during the final approach into the airport.
The right side of the aircraft offers an unparalleled view of the rugged Victorian coastline, including the iconic limestone formations of the Shipwreck Coast and the lush Otway Ranges.
The right side provides a more diverse visual experience, featuring the Hunter Valley vineyards, the rugged Blue Mountains, and the stunning snow-capped peaks of the Australian Alps.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the turquoise Great Barrier Reef upon departure, followed by the iconic Australian coastline and a scenic arrival into Melbourne's Port Phillip Bay.
The right side offers superior views of the dramatic Australian interior, including the vast salt pans of Lake Eyre and the ancient peaks of the Flinders Ranges, along with better views of the Philippine archipelago's western coastlines.
The left side is superior for this route as it offers breathtaking views of the Gold Coast skyline shortly after departure, the New South Wales coastline, and the best vantage point for the Snowy Mountains and Melbourne CBD during the descent.
The right side offers superior views of the Japanese coastline upon departure, the rugged Owen Stanley Range in Papua New Guinea, and the breathtaking transition from the Great Barrier Reef to the Australian outback.
While both sides are scenic, the Right Side is the clear winner for its spectacular views of the Snowy Mountains and the high probability of a stunning Melbourne city skyline view upon arrival.
The left side of the aircraft offers a superior experience, providing iconic views of the Australian coastline, including the turquoise waters of the Whitsundays upon departure, the stretching sands of K'gari (Fraser Island), and the dazzling skylines of the Gold Coast and potentially Sydney if the route stays coastal.
The right side offers the iconic Dubai skyline views upon departure and the stunning turquoise waters of the Western Australian coast during landfall.
The right side offers superior coastal views, featuring the unique geometry of the Coorong and the vastness of the Southern Ocean before entering the Victorian coastline.
The left side offers a superior view of the New Zealand coastline during departure, including potential glimpses of the iconic Mount Taranaki, and a dramatic entry into Australia over Wilsons Promontory and Phillip Island.
The left side offers unparalleled views of the iconic Flinders Ranges and Lake Eyre, followed by the best perspective of the Melbourne skyline on a standard approach.