Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Denpasar to Perth. Right-side seats capture the dramatic volcanic landscape of Bali during departure (Mount Agung and eastern Bali's ridges) and offer reasonable views of the Timor Sea crossing. While left seats excel at landing, the takeoff experience from Bali is more visually distinctive.

During takeoff from Bali International (DPS), sit on the Right side for the best views. DPS typically departs runway 09L/27R (east-west) or 09R/27L. Right-side seats offer views of Mount Agung (3,142m) and the volcanic ridge of eastern Bali during the initial climb. Left seats face the Lombok Strait and open ocean immediately. Notable sights include: Mount Agung (Bali's dominant volcano, visible 60km away on the horizon), Lombok Strait separating Bali from Lombok, Bukit Badung plateau (the southern peninsula where DPS sits), Amed coastal region to the northeast.

When landing at Perth International (PER), sit on the Left side for the best views. PER uses runways 03/21 (north-south) or 09/27 (east-west). Approaching from the northwest, left-side seats face the Indian Ocean, Rottnest Island (visible 20km offshore), and the Swan River estuary leading into Perth. Right seats see only ocean or the airport's inland approach path. Notable sights include: Rottnest Island (distinctive small island with visible bays and beaches, 20km west of Perth), Swan River (the wide estuary cutting through Perth's city center), Darling Range (low escarpment visible inland to the east), Perth city skyline (modest high-rise cluster on the river's eastern bank).

The flight from Bali International (DPS) to Perth International (PER) takes Approximately 4 hours 45 minutes.

The Timor Sea crossing dominates the flight path. After clearing Bali's airspace, the route crosses open ocean for roughly 3 hours. The Ashmore and Cartier Islands (small, rarely visible from cruise altitude) lie south of the direct track. The continental shelf break west of Australia creates subtle water color changes visible from altitude. No major landmasses are crossed until approaching the Western Australian coast near Exmouth Gulf and the Pilbara region, which remain south of the typical approach path to Perth.