Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Canberra to Denpasar. While left offers good Canberra departure views, right seats dominate the flight overall. The majority of scenic value occurs during the Bali descent and approach, where right-side passengers see the volcanic landscape, rice terraces, and Badung Strait—the flight's most visually distinctive segment.

During takeoff from Canberra (CBR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left seats offer views of the Australian Capital Territory's inland geography during climb-out. You'll see the Brindabella Range to the west and the Molonglo River valley spreading below as the aircraft banks northeast toward the Tasman Sea crossing. Notable sights include: Brindabella Range (western escarpment), Molonglo River valley, Lake Burley Griffin (urban water feature), Canberra's radial street grid.

When landing at Bali International (DPS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right seats provide excellent views during descent into Bali. You'll see the volcanic peaks of the Bukit Barisan range on Bali's western spine, the terraced rice paddies of central Bali, and the coastal approach over the Badung Strait with Lombok visible across the water. Notable sights include: Mount Agung (Bali's dominant volcano, 10,308 ft), terraced rice paddies of central Bali, Badung Strait coastline, Lombok island across the strait.

The flight from Canberra (CBR) to Bali International (DPS) takes Approximately 5 hours 15 minutes.

The flight crosses the Tasman Sea with no major landmarks visible for the first 2.5 hours. Around the midpoint, the aircraft passes over the Timor Sea approaching Indonesian airspace. As you approach Bali, the Lesser Sunda Islands become visible—Timor to the south and Lombok to the east. The descent path brings views of Bali's volcanic interior, with Mount Agung dominating the landscape as you approach Denpasar from the south.