Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Adelaide to Melbourne. While landing favors the left, the takeoff view over Adelaide's coastal and hill geography is more dramatic and distinctive. Right-side seats capture the Gulf St Vincent and Adelaide Hills clearly during departure, which outweighs the landing advantage.

During takeoff from Adelaide International (ADL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the initial climb over Adelaide's coastal geography. Depending on runway direction (typically 03/21 or 12/30), you'll see the Gulf St Vincent and the Adelaide Hills escarpment as you climb out. Right seats offer the best angle on the water and urban sprawl. Notable sights include: Gulf St Vincent (immediate offshore water), Adelaide Hills (eastern escarpment), Port Adelaide industrial area, Barossa Valley foothills (distant northeast).

When landing at Melbourne Essendon (MEB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide superior views during the descent into Melbourne. You'll see Port Phillip Bay clearly on approach, and depending on which runway is in use (typically 09/27 or 16/34), left seats capture the bay's eastern shoreline, the You Yangs volcanic range, and the Dandenong Ranges as you descend. Notable sights include: Port Phillip Bay (major water body), You Yangs volcanic hills (distinctive rounded peaks), Dandenong Ranges (eastern escarpment), Geelong industrial area (western shore).

The flight from Adelaide International (ADL) to Melbourne Essendon (MEB) takes Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the volcanic plains of western Victoria. Notable features include the Grampians (Gariwerd) range to the northwest (not directly on path but visible in distance on clear days), and the transition from South Australian mallee scrubland to Victorian volcanic plains. The You Yangs volcanic field becomes visible on the approach to Melbourne, marking entry into the Port Phillip Bay region.