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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 left side offers spectacular views of the Great Dividing Range, the Victorian Alps, and a superior perspective of the Melbourne CBD and Port Phillip Bay during the standard approach into Tullamarine.
The left side of the aircraft offers a prime view of the Doha skyline upon departure and the spectacular turquoise colors of the Ningaloo Reef when entering Australian airspace.
The right side offers superior views of Australia's vast internal drainage basins, including the spectacular salt pans of Lake Eyre, and usually provides a better angle of the Melbourne skyline during landing.
The right side offers spectacular views of the Tasmanian coastline upon departure and the iconic landmarks of Victoria's coast, including Wilsons Promontory and the Melbourne city skyline.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic intersection of the Australian continent and the Southern Ocean, including the iconic cliffs of the Great Australian Bight and the turquoise waters of the South Australian coast.
While both sides offer coastal beauty, the right side typically provides a more direct view of the Mornington Peninsula and a stunning perspective of the Melbourne CBD skyline during the final approach phase.
The right side offers a more diverse visual experience, featuring the stunning turquoise waters of the Dampier Archipelago immediately after takeoff, followed by the rugged peaks of the Hamersley Range and the dramatic coastal cliffs of the Great Australian Bight.
The right side offers the most scenic approach into Melbourne, featuring the Mornington Peninsula and the spectacular city skyline during the final descent.
The right side is superior for its immediate view of the volcanic Glass House Mountains and the high probability of seeing the Melbourne city skyline during the approach.
The left side offers a superior scenic experience, showcasing the stunning Queensland coastline, world-renowned islands like K'gari, and the glittering Gold Coast before transitioning into the diverse landscapes of Victoria.
The right side offers superior views of the dramatic Sulawesi coastline, the entry point into the Australian continent at Darwin, and the iconic folded rock formations of the MacDonnell Ranges in the Red Centre.
The right side offers breathtaking views of the Southern Ocean and the dramatic limestone cliffs of the Great Australian Bight, followed by coastal views of South Australia and Victoria.