While takeoff favors the right with the Adelaide Hills, the long cruise phase over central Australia gives the left side sweeping views of Lake Torrens and the dazzling white expanse of Lake Eyre, followed by the dramatic West MacDonnell Ranges on arrival, making it the more visually rewarding side overall.
Flight Path
Flinders Ranges near the route's start, the salt pans of Lake Torrens and Lake Eyre South further north, and the red dune fields on the fringe of the Simpson Desert before the MacDonnell Ranges appear near Alice Springs
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from ADL
RIGHTDeparting Adelaide, the aircraft climbs out with the Adelaide Hills and Mount Lofty Ranges rising immediately to the east, giving passengers on the right a green, folded landscape close to the city before the terrain flattens out heading north.
Landing at ASP
LEFTOn approach into Alice Springs the aircraft descends from the south with the rugged West MacDonnell Ranges stretching along the western horizon, their red quartzite ridgelines and gaps like Simpsons Gap clearly visible before the plane lines up for runway 12/30.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Adelaide International (ADL) to Alice Springs (ASP)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Adelaide to Alice Springs. While takeoff favors the right with the Adelaide Hills, the long cruise phase over central Australia gives the left side sweeping views of Lake Torrens and the dazzling white expanse of Lake Eyre, followed by the dramatic West MacDonnell Ranges on arrival, making it the more visually rewarding side overall.
What can I see during takeoff from Adelaide International in Adelaide?
During takeoff from Adelaide International (ADL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing Adelaide, the aircraft climbs out with the Adelaide Hills and Mount Lofty Ranges rising immediately to the east, giving passengers on the right a green, folded landscape close to the city before the terrain flattens out heading north. Notable sights include: Mount Lofty Ranges, Adelaide Hills townships, eastern Adelaide suburbs, Torrens River valley.
What can I see when landing at Alice Springs in Alice Springs?
When landing at Alice Springs (ASP), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into Alice Springs the aircraft descends from the south with the rugged West MacDonnell Ranges stretching along the western horizon, their red quartzite ridgelines and gaps like Simpsons Gap clearly visible before the plane lines up for runway 12/30. Notable sights include: West MacDonnell Ranges, Simpsons Gap, Todd River bed, Alice Springs township nestled in the range gap.
How long is the flight from Adelaide to Alice Springs?
The flight from Adelaide International (ADL) to Alice Springs (ASP) takes 1h 55m.
What does the Adelaide to Alice Springs flight path pass over?
Flinders Ranges near the route's start, the salt pans of Lake Torrens and Lake Eyre South further north, and the red dune fields on the fringe of the Simpson Desert before the MacDonnell Ranges appear near Alice Springs