The right side captures Bali's volcanic scenery on departure, arid Australian outback terrain during cruise, and Adelaide's coastline and city on arrival, giving it more visual variety than the largely ocean- and hill-facing left side.
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Flight Path
Denpasar to Adelaide is 2,337 miles (3,760 km), a flight of about 4 hours 55 minutes.
Timor Sea crossing, Kimberley coastline of northwestern Australia, Great Sandy Desert, and the arid Lake Eyre basin approaching South Australia
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from DPS
RIGHTDeparting DPS, the aircraft typically climbs out over the sea before turning south toward Australia, and on the turn the right side offers a last look back at Bali's volcanic skyline — Mount Agung and Mount Batur rising over the island's interior — plus the rugged Bukit Peninsula and coastline. The left side mostly shows open ocean during this turn.
Landing at ADL
RIGHTOn approach into Adelaide, the descent path typically brings the aircraft in from the north over the Adelaide Hills before turning toward the coast; the right side gives passengers a view of Gulf St Vincent's coastline and the city skyline and harbor area as the plane lines up for landing, while the left side mainly faces inland hill country.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) to Adelaide International (ADL)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Denpasar to Adelaide. The right side captures Bali's volcanic scenery on departure, arid Australian outback terrain during cruise, and Adelaide's coastline and city on arrival, giving it more visual variety than the largely ocean- and hill-facing left side.
What can I see during takeoff from Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar?
During takeoff from Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing DPS, the aircraft typically climbs out over the sea before turning south toward Australia, and on the turn the right side offers a last look back at Bali's volcanic skyline — Mount Agung and Mount Batur rising over the island's interior — plus the rugged Bukit Peninsula and coastline. The left side mostly shows open ocean during this turn. Notable sights include: Mount Agung, Mount Batur, Bukit Peninsula, Bali south coast.
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 Adelaide, the descent path typically brings the aircraft in from the north over the Adelaide Hills before turning toward the coast; the right side gives passengers a view of Gulf St Vincent's coastline and the city skyline and harbor area as the plane lines up for landing, while the left side mainly faces inland hill country. Notable sights include: Gulf St Vincent, Adelaide city skyline, Adelaide coastline, Port Adelaide.
How long is the flight from Denpasar to Adelaide?
The flight from Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) to Adelaide International (ADL) takes about 4 hours 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,337 miles (3,760 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Denpasar to Adelaide flight path pass over?
Timor Sea crossing, Kimberley coastline of northwestern Australia, Great Sandy Desert, and the arid Lake Eyre basin approaching South Australia