Adelaide to Hobart is 727 miles (1,171 km), a flight of about 1 hour 50 minutes.
The right side offers the stronger bookend views — Adelaide's coastal geography at departure and Mount Wellington's dramatic profile at arrival — while the left side spends most of the flight over open ocean and flatter terrain.
Flight Path
Southern Ocean and Bass Strait crossing, with King Island occasionally visible below before the Tasmanian coastline comes into view
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from ADL
RIGHTDeparting Adelaide toward the southwest before turning east, right-side passengers get a clear look at Gulf St Vincent's coastline and the Fleurieu Peninsula, while left-side views are mostly flat Adelaide Plains suburbs.
Landing at HBA
RIGHTOn approach into Hobart from the north, the aircraft descends over the Derwent Valley with Mount Wellington's dolerite cliffs dominating the western skyline, a much more dramatic view than the flatter eastern side toward the Tasman Sea.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Adelaide International (ADL) to Hobart (HBA)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Adelaide to Hobart. The right side offers the stronger bookend views — Adelaide's coastal geography at departure and Mount Wellington's dramatic profile at arrival — while the left side spends most of the flight over open ocean and flatter terrain.
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 toward the southwest before turning east, right-side passengers get a clear look at Gulf St Vincent's coastline and the Fleurieu Peninsula, while left-side views are mostly flat Adelaide Plains suburbs. Notable sights include: Gulf St Vincent, Fleurieu Peninsula, Adelaide city skyline, Mount Lofty Ranges.
What can I see when landing at Hobart in Hobart?
When landing at Hobart (HBA), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Hobart from the north, the aircraft descends over the Derwent Valley with Mount Wellington's dolerite cliffs dominating the western skyline, a much more dramatic view than the flatter eastern side toward the Tasman Sea. Notable sights include: Mount Wellington, Derwent River estuary, Meehan Range, Hobart city.
How long is the flight from Adelaide to Hobart?
The flight from Adelaide International (ADL) to Hobart (HBA) takes about 1 hour 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 727 miles (1,171 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Adelaide to Hobart flight path pass over?
Southern Ocean and Bass Strait crossing, with King Island occasionally visible below before the Tasmanian coastline comes into view