Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Melbourne to Auckland. Right-side seats capture the superior departure geography (Port Phillip Bay and You Yangs), and while left has advantages on approach, the takeoff view is more visually distinctive and sustained.

During takeoff from Melbourne Moorabbin (MBW), sit on the Right side for the best views. Moorabbin typically departs to the west or northwest. Right-side seats offer views of Port Phillip Bay's western shoreline and the You Yangs ranges inland, while left seats face the suburban sprawl of outer Melbourne with less distinctive geography. Notable sights include: Port Phillip Bay (immediate west), You Yangs volcanic range (inland southwest), Dandenong Ranges (distant southeast), Western suburbs grid pattern.

When landing at Auckland International (AKL), sit on the Left side for the best views. Auckland typically lands from the northeast on Runway 03L/03R. Left-side seats provide excellent views of the Waitemata Harbour, Rangitoto Island, and the volcanic cones of the Auckland volcanic field as the aircraft descends over the city. Notable sights include: Waitemata Harbour (central), Rangitoto Island (iconic volcanic cone), Auckland's CBD and waterfront, Devonport volcanic cone.

The flight from Melbourne Moorabbin (MBW) to Auckland International (AKL) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.

The flight crosses the Tasman Sea at altitude 30,000-35,000 feet. No landmarks visible over open ocean for roughly 1 hour 45 minutes. As the aircraft approaches New Zealand airspace, the North Island's northern coastline becomes visible on the horizon—the Bay of Islands and Northland's irregular coastline appear first, followed by the volcanic plateau and Lake Taupo region inland. The descent into Auckland begins around 50 miles northeast of the city, with the Coromandel Peninsula visible on the right (east) side during final approach.