The right side offers the more dynamic visual sequence: Brisbane's skyline and the Great Dividing Range at departure, followed by the Adelaide Hills, city, and Gulf St Vincent on arrival, while the left side is dominated by flat, monotonous inland terrain for most of the flight.
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Flight Path
Brisbane to Adelaide is 1,007 miles (1,620 km), a flight of about 2 hours 15 minutes.
Flat inland plains of southern Queensland and New South Wales, parts of the Murray-Darling Basin, and dry farmland stretching toward the South Australian border with little relief until the Mount Lofty Ranges appear near Adelaide.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from BNE
RIGHTDeparting BNE and turning southwest, the right side gives passengers a clear view of Brisbane's CBD skyline and the forested ridgelines of the Great Dividing Range as the aircraft climbs inland. The left side mostly shows Moreton Bay briefly before flattening into featureless farmland.
Landing at ADL
RIGHTOn approach into ADL from the northeast, the right side reveals the Adelaide Hills and Mount Lofty Ranges giving way to the city grid and the sparkling waters of Gulf St Vincent just before touchdown. The left side mostly faces flat inland plains with little visual interest.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Brisbane International (BNE) to Adelaide International (ADL)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Brisbane to Adelaide. The right side offers the more dynamic visual sequence: Brisbane's skyline and the Great Dividing Range at departure, followed by the Adelaide Hills, city, and Gulf St Vincent on arrival, while the left side is dominated by flat, monotonous inland terrain for most of the flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Brisbane International in Brisbane?
During takeoff from Brisbane International (BNE), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing BNE and turning southwest, the right side gives passengers a clear view of Brisbane's CBD skyline and the forested ridgelines of the Great Dividing Range as the aircraft climbs inland. The left side mostly shows Moreton Bay briefly before flattening into featureless farmland. Notable sights include: Brisbane CBD skyline, Brisbane River, Great Dividing Range foothills, Moreton Bay (fleeting).
What can I see when landing at Adelaide International in Adelaide?
When landing at Adelaide International (ADL), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into ADL from the northeast, the right side reveals the Adelaide Hills and Mount Lofty Ranges giving way to the city grid and the sparkling waters of Gulf St Vincent just before touchdown. The left side mostly faces flat inland plains with little visual interest. Notable sights include: Mount Lofty Ranges, Adelaide city grid, Gulf St Vincent, Adelaide Hills vineyards.
How long is the flight from Brisbane to Adelaide?
The flight from Brisbane International (BNE) to Adelaide International (ADL) takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,007 miles (1,620 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Brisbane to Adelaide flight path pass over?
Flat inland plains of southern Queensland and New South Wales, parts of the Murray-Darling Basin, and dry farmland stretching toward the South Australian border with little relief until the Mount Lofty Ranges appear near Adelaide.