The left side offers a more scenic full-flight package: a coastal departure over Gulf St Vincent followed by cruise-phase views of the dramatic white cliffs of the Great Australian Bight along the Nullarbor coastline, a genuinely distinctive landscape feature. The right side's advantage is limited to the final approach into Perth, with mostly flat desert plains dominating the rest of the flight on that side.
Flight Path
Great Australian Bight coastal cliffs, Nullarbor Plain, Eyre Peninsula
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from ADL
LEFTDeparting ADL to the southwest over Gulf St Vincent, the left side shows the Adelaide coastline, Holdfast Bay, and glimpses of the Fleurieu Peninsula before the aircraft turns onto its westward track. The right side mainly shows the flatter Adelaide Plains and distant Adelaide Hills.
Landing at PER
RIGHTOn approach into PER from the east, the aircraft descends over the Darling Range and typically turns south then west for runway 21, putting Perth's CBD skyline, the Swan River, and the coastline near Fremantle on the right side of the cabin. The left side during this turn mostly shows the wooded Darling Range foothills and outer suburbs.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Adelaide International (ADL) to Perth International (PER)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Adelaide to Perth. The left side offers a more scenic full-flight package: a coastal departure over Gulf St Vincent followed by cruise-phase views of the dramatic white cliffs of the Great Australian Bight along the Nullarbor coastline, a genuinely distinctive landscape feature. The right side's advantage is limited to the final approach into Perth, with mostly flat desert plains dominating the rest of the flight on that side.
What can I see during takeoff from Adelaide International in Adelaide?
During takeoff from Adelaide International (ADL), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing ADL to the southwest over Gulf St Vincent, the left side shows the Adelaide coastline, Holdfast Bay, and glimpses of the Fleurieu Peninsula before the aircraft turns onto its westward track. The right side mainly shows the flatter Adelaide Plains and distant Adelaide Hills. Notable sights include: Gulf St Vincent, Adelaide coastline, Fleurieu Peninsula, Adelaide Hills (distant).
What can I see when landing at Perth International in Perth?
When landing at Perth International (PER), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into PER from the east, the aircraft descends over the Darling Range and typically turns south then west for runway 21, putting Perth's CBD skyline, the Swan River, and the coastline near Fremantle on the right side of the cabin. The left side during this turn mostly shows the wooded Darling Range foothills and outer suburbs. Notable sights include: Swan River, Perth CBD skyline, Fremantle coastline, Darling Range foothills.
How long is the flight from Adelaide to Perth?
The flight from Adelaide International (ADL) to Perth International (PER) takes 3h 05m.
What does the Adelaide to Perth flight path pass over?
Great Australian Bight coastal cliffs, Nullarbor Plain, Eyre Peninsula