Kalgoorlie to Perth is 334 miles (537 km), a flight of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
The right side wins on both ends of this short flight — mining terrain near Kalgoorlie at takeoff and the Swan River, Perth skyline, and coastline on arrival — while the left side offers only flat, monotonous outback and wheatbelt scenery throughout.
Flight Path
Western Australian wheatbelt farmland, scattered salt lakes, and low eucalypt woodland transitioning to Perth's outer suburbs
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from KGI
RIGHTDeparting Kalgoorlie, the northbound-ish routing toward Perth gives the right side a view over the Kalgoorlie Super Pit and the golden mining landscape scars before the terrain flattens into the wheatbelt. It's subtle but more visually distinct than the featureless bush on the left.
Landing at PER
RIGHTOn approach into Perth, especially on a landing favoring runway 21, the right side offers a view of the Swan River winding through the city, the Perth CBD skyline, and the Indian Ocean coastline near Fremantle. This urban and coastal combination beats the flat inland scrub visible from the left.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Kalgoorlie Boulder (KGI) to Perth International (PER)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Kalgoorlie to Perth. The right side wins on both ends of this short flight — mining terrain near Kalgoorlie at takeoff and the Swan River, Perth skyline, and coastline on arrival — while the left side offers only flat, monotonous outback and wheatbelt scenery throughout.
What can I see during takeoff from Kalgoorlie Boulder in Kalgoorlie?
During takeoff from Kalgoorlie Boulder (KGI), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing Kalgoorlie, the northbound-ish routing toward Perth gives the right side a view over the Kalgoorlie Super Pit and the golden mining landscape scars before the terrain flattens into the wheatbelt. It's subtle but more visually distinct than the featureless bush on the left. Notable sights include: Kalgoorlie Super Pit gold mine, open-cut mining terraces, red-brown tailings, sparse eucalyptus scrubland.
What can I see when landing at Perth International in Perth?
When landing at Perth International (PER), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Perth, especially on a landing favoring runway 21, the right side offers a view of the Swan River winding through the city, the Perth CBD skyline, and the Indian Ocean coastline near Fremantle. This urban and coastal combination beats the flat inland scrub visible from the left. Notable sights include: Swan River, Perth CBD skyline, Fremantle coastline, Indian Ocean.
How long is the flight from Kalgoorlie to Perth?
The flight from Kalgoorlie Boulder (KGI) to Perth International (PER) takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 334 miles (537 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Kalgoorlie to Perth flight path pass over?
Western Australian wheatbelt farmland, scattered salt lakes, and low eucalypt woodland transitioning to Perth's outer suburbs