Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Sydney to Perth. While left offers better takeoff scenery, right provides superior landing views of Perth's distinctive Swan River and coastline. The landing approach compensates with more dramatic and recognizable urban and water features.

During takeoff from Sydney Bankstown (BWU), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers views of Sydney Harbour, the Blue Mountains escarpment to the west, and the Nepean River valley during the initial westward climb. Right side faces the Pacific Ocean but offers less varied terrain. Notable sights include: Sydney Harbour and city sprawl, Blue Mountains escarpment (western horizon), Nepean River valley, Hawkesbury River system.

When landing at Perth Jandakot (JAD), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides views of the Swan River estuary, Perth city skyline, and the Indian Ocean coastline during the eastern approach to Jandakot. Left side faces inland scrubland with less visual interest. Notable sights include: Swan River estuary and bends, Perth city center and high-rises, Indian Ocean coastline, Darling Range escarpment (distant inland).

The flight from Sydney Bankstown (BWU) to Perth Jandakot (JAD) takes Approximately 5 hours 15 minutes.

The flight crosses inland New South Wales and South Australia, passing over the Great Dividing Range foothills, the inland plains, and approaching the Darling Range near Perth. Notable features include the Lachlan River valley (NSW), the Murray River system (NSW/Victoria border region), and the vast semi-arid interior of South Australia with sparse vegetation and salt lakes visible at altitude. The Fleurieu Peninsula appears as the flight approaches Western Australia's coast.