About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Adelaide International (ADL) to Melbourne Moorabbin (MBW)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Adelaide to Melbourne. While takeoff favors the right for Adelaide's local geography, the landing approach to Moorabbin offers superior views of Port Phillip Bay and the Dandenong Ranges from the left side, and this extended descent view outweighs the brief takeoff advantage.
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. Adelaide typically departs runway 03 (northbound) or 21 (southbound). Right-side seats on a northbound departure offer views of the Adelaide Hills escarpment and the city grid spreading eastward. On southbound departures, right seats show the Gulf St Vincent coastline and Barker Inlet to the west. Notable sights include: Adelaide Hills (eastern escarpment), Gulf St Vincent (western water body), Adelaide city grid, Barker Inlet.
What can I see when landing at Melbourne Moorabbin in Melbourne?
When landing at Melbourne Moorabbin (MBW), sit on the Left side for the best views. Moorabbin typically uses runway 17 (southbound approach) or 35 (northbound approach). Left-side seats on approach show Port Phillip Bay's eastern shoreline, the Dandenong Ranges to the east, and suburban Melbourne's southeastern sprawl. The descent path offers extended views of the bay and coastal geography. Notable sights include: Port Phillip Bay (large enclosed water body), Dandenong Ranges (forested hills to the east), Melbourne suburban grid, Sandringham/Mentone coastal suburbs.
How long is the flight from Adelaide to Melbourne?
The flight from Adelaide International (ADL) to Melbourne Moorabbin (MBW) takes Approximately 1 hour 10 minutes.
What does the Adelaide to Melbourne flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the volcanic plains of western Victoria. Notable features include the You Yangs (small volcanic peaks visible around midpoint to the right/east), the relatively flat agricultural landscape of the Western District, and occasional farm dams and tree shelter belts. The transition from South Australian to Victorian geography occurs around the state border near the Coorong and Lower Lakes region (visible to the left/west on departure), with the landscape gradually becoming more densely settled as the aircraft approaches Melbourne.