Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Canberra to Perth. Right seats dominate this route. While takeoff offers the Brindabella Range on the left, the landing approach into Perth provides superior views of the Swan River estuary, Darling Range, and coastline—three major geographic features that define the destination. The approach views outweigh the takeoff advantage.

During takeoff from Canberra (CBR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Canberra typically departs runway 09 (westbound) or 27 (eastbound). Left seats offer views of the Brindabella Range to the west and southwest, the defining geographic feature of Canberra's landscape. If departing eastbound (27), left seats still capture the city layout and surrounding hills as you climb. Notable sights include: Brindabella Range (southwest), Lake Burley Griffin (city center), Black Mountain Tower (distinctive landmark), Molonglo River valley.

When landing at Perth International (PER), sit on the Right side for the best views. Perth approaches typically use runways 03 (northbound) or 21 (southbound). Right seats during descent capture the Swan River estuary, the Darling Range to the east, and the Indian Ocean coastline. These are Perth's defining geographic features and provide continuous visual interest during the approach. Notable sights include: Swan River estuary (distinctive serpentine waterway), Darling Range (eastern backdrop), Indian Ocean coastline, Perth city skyline.

The flight from Canberra (CBR) to Perth International (PER) takes Approximately 3 hours 15 minutes.

The flight crosses inland New South Wales heading northwest across the Great Dividing Range foothills, then transitions to the semi-arid interior plains of central Australia. Notable midpoint features include the Lachlan River valley (visible around 90 minutes into flight), the transition from green agricultural land to drier scrubland, and eventually the approach to Western Australia's wheat belt. The landscape becomes progressively flatter and more arid. At cruise altitude (around 30,000 feet), the curvature of the earth and the vast interior plains dominate the view—few distinct landmarks are visible in the middle section, making the takeoff and landing segments the primary viewing opportunities.