Melbourne to Phuket is 4,382 miles (7,051 km), a flight of about 7 hours 15 minutes.
Right side scores higher due to superior landing approach scenery. While both sides offer modest takeoff views of Melbourne's urban and coastal features, the right side's approach to Phuket over Mai Khao Beach and Phang Nga Bay's dramatic limestone karsts significantly outweighs the left side's ocean-dominated cruise phase. The landing sequence on runway 27 provides genuine scenic drama that the left side cannot match.
Flight Path
Strait of Malacca coastline (Malaysia and Sumatra), Andaman Sea open water, scattered islands of the Andaman archipelago
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from MBW
RIGHTRight side captures Port Phillip Bay and the Melbourne metropolitan area during initial climb. The bay's distinctive shape and urban sprawl provide immediate visual interest before the aircraft turns northward.
Landing at HKT
RIGHTRight side offers superior approach scenery. Runway 27 (westbound landing) brings aircraft low over Mai Khao Beach and the Andaman Sea, with Phang Nga Bay's limestone karsts visible to the north. The coastal approach is far more dramatic than an eastbound descent over flat inland terrain.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Melbourne Moorabbin (MBW) to Phuket International (HKT)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Melbourne to Phuket. Right side scores higher due to superior landing approach scenery. While both sides offer modest takeoff views of Melbourne's urban and coastal features, the right side's approach to Phuket over Mai Khao Beach and Phang Nga Bay's dramatic limestone karsts significantly outweighs the left side's ocean-dominated cruise phase. The landing sequence on runway 27 provides genuine scenic drama that the left side cannot match.
What can I see during takeoff from Melbourne Moorabbin in Melbourne?
During takeoff from Melbourne Moorabbin (MBW), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side captures Port Phillip Bay and the Melbourne metropolitan area during initial climb. The bay's distinctive shape and urban sprawl provide immediate visual interest before the aircraft turns northward. Notable sights include: Port Phillip Bay, Melbourne CBD skyline, Dandenong Ranges to the east.
What can I see when landing at Phuket International in Phuket?
When landing at Phuket International (HKT), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side offers superior approach scenery. Runway 27 (westbound landing) brings aircraft low over Mai Khao Beach and the Andaman Sea, with Phang Nga Bay's limestone karsts visible to the north. The coastal approach is far more dramatic than an eastbound descent over flat inland terrain. Notable sights include: Mai Khao Beach, Andaman Sea, Phang Nga Bay limestone formations, Phuket's western coastline.
How long is the flight from Melbourne to Phuket?
The flight from Melbourne Moorabbin (MBW) to Phuket International (HKT) takes about 7 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 4,382 miles (7,051 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Melbourne to Phuket flight path pass over?
Strait of Malacca coastline (Malaysia and Sumatra), Andaman Sea open water, scattered islands of the Andaman archipelago