Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Brisbane to Melbourne. Takeoff views from the right side (Moreton Bay and coastal geography) are more distinctive and visually rewarding than landing views. While left-side landing views are good, the superior takeoff experience on the right side gives it the overall edge for this route.

During takeoff from Brisbane International (BNE), sit on the Right side for the best views. Brisbane typically departs runway 01L/R (northbound) or 10L/R (eastbound). Right-side seats offer views of Moreton Bay's islands and the coastal geography immediately north of the airport, while left seats face inland suburbs. The bay's island chain is more visually distinctive than suburban sprawl. Notable sights include: Moreton Bay (immediate offshore water with visible islands), Brisbane River winding through the city below, D'Aguilar National Park foothills to the northwest, Stradbroke Island's northern tip visible across the bay.

When landing at Melbourne International (MEL), sit on the Left side for the best views. Melbourne typically lands runway 09L/R (westbound) or 27L/R (eastbound). Left-side seats on approach from the north offer views of the Dandenong Ranges and Port Phillip Bay's eastern shoreline. These are far more visually distinctive than the western suburbs or inland approach path. Notable sights include: Dandenong Ranges (forested ridge visible to the left/west during descent), Port Phillip Bay (large water body dominating the approach), Yarra River estuary entering the bay, Melbourne CBD skyline (visible on final approach).

The flight from Brisbane International (BNE) to Melbourne International (MEL) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses inland Queensland heading south-southwest. Notable features include the Scenic Rim escarpment (visible from altitude as a ridge line west of the direct route), the Darling Downs plateau region, and the Great Dividing Range running parallel to the flight path on the western side. As the aircraft approaches Victoria, the landscape transitions from Queensland's subtropical terrain to temperate forest and grassland. The Murray River basin becomes visible in the final approach phase, though typically 40-50 miles west of the direct landing approach.