Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Adelaide to Zagreb. While Adelaide's departure offers immediate scenic interest over the Mount Lofty Ranges, the 17+ hour flight is dominated by 12+ hours of featureless ocean crossing (Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea, Persian Gulf region). The right side benefits from the dramatic Alpine approach into Zagreb and the varied terrain of the Middle East and Eastern Europe during cruise, providing more cumulative visual interest across the full flight duration. The left side's early scenic advantage is overwhelmed by the monotony of open water on the westbound return leg.

During takeoff from Adelaide International (ADL), sit on the Left side for the best views. Adelaide's departure heads north over the Mount Lofty Ranges and Barossa Valley wine region, offering immediate terrain relief and patchwork agricultural landscape. The right side departs over flat coastal plains and Gulf St Vincent with minimal visual interest. Notable sights include: Mount Lofty Ranges, Barossa Valley vineyards, Gulf St Vincent coastline, Adelaide Hills escarpment.

When landing at Zagreb (ZAG), sit on the Right side for the best views. The approach to Zagreb from the southwest crosses the Dinaric Alps and Pannonian Plain, offering dramatic mountain scenery during descent. The right side captures the Alpine foothills and the Sava River valley leading into the city. The left side descends over flatter Hungarian plains with less visual drama. Notable sights include: Dinaric Alps, Sava River valley, Pannonian Plain, Zagreb city sprawl and Danube basin.

The flight from Adelaide International (ADL) to Zagreb (ZAG) takes 17h 25m.

Indian Ocean (6-8 hours), Arabian Peninsula and Persian Gulf region (8-10 hours), Zagros Mountains in Iran, Mesopotamian plains, Taurus Mountains in Turkey, Balkans and Dinaric Alps approaching Zagreb