Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Alice Springs to Aix-les-milles. While the takeoff offers dramatic MacDonnell Ranges views on the right, the landing approach provides sustained views of Montagne Sainte-Victoire—one of Europe's most iconic and visually striking mountains—combined with the cultural landscape of Provence. The landing experience is more rewarding for most passengers.

During takeoff from Alice Springs (ASP), sit on the Right side for the best views. Alice Springs typically departs runway 09/27 depending on wind. Right-side seats offer views of the MacDonnell Ranges immediately west of the airport, which rise dramatically from the desert floor. The left side faces relatively flat, featureless red desert scrubland. Notable sights include: West MacDonnell Ranges, Alice Springs township (receding southeast), Heavitree Gap, red desert plains extending westward.

When landing at Aix Les Milles (QXB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Approaching Aix-les-Milles from the east typically uses runway 14/32. Left-side seats provide excellent views of the Montagne Sainte-Victoire, the iconic limestone massif that dominates the Provence landscape. The right side faces the flatter Rhône valley terrain. Notable sights include: Montagne Sainte-Victoire, Aix-en-Provence city center, Arc de Provence, Mediterranean coastal plain (distant).

The flight from Alice Springs (ASP) to Aix Les Milles (QXB) takes Approximately 16-17 hours (including typical routing via Middle East or Southeast Asia hub).

This ultra-long-haul route typically routes north over the Indian Ocean toward the Middle East (Persian Gulf visible on some routings), then across the Arabian Peninsula, Red Sea, and Mediterranean. Key visible features include: the Himalayas and Hindu Kush if routed via Central Asia; the Caspian Sea region; the Caucasus Mountains; the Black Sea; and the Balkans before reaching southern France. The actual routing varies significantly by wind patterns and air traffic control. Most of the flight crosses open ocean or sparsely populated regions with limited distinctive landmarks visible from cruise altitude.