Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Melbourne to Baku. Right-side seats capture the superior takeoff views of Port Phillip Bay and the Dandenong Ranges. While landing views are comparable on both sides, the takeoff advantage and the flight's northeasterly routing mean right seats see more of the early and mid-flight geography.

During takeoff from Melbourne Essendon (MEB), sit on the Right side for the best views. Melbourne typically departs runways 09 or 27 depending on wind. Right-side seats offer views of Port Phillip Bay and the Dandenong Ranges to the east during climb-out, whereas left seats face inland suburbs. Notable sights include: Port Phillip Bay (immediate south), Dandenong Ranges (southeast horizon), Yarra River valley (east), Melbourne CBD skyline (northeast).

When landing at Bina (BAK), sit on the Left side for the best views. Baku typically uses runways 08/26 or 10/28. Left-side seats during descent offer views of the Caspian Sea's western shore, the Absheron Peninsula, and Baku's distinctive old city and modern skyline against the water. Notable sights include: Caspian Sea (west and south), Absheron Peninsula (immediate south), Baku Old City and Flame Towers (southeast), oil derricks and industrial facilities (south and east).

The flight from Melbourne Essendon (MEB) to Bina (BAK) takes Approximately 14-15 hours with typical routing via Middle East airspace.

Flight path crosses the Indian Ocean, then over southern Iran (Hormuz Strait region visible from altitude), across the Persian Gulf, and into the Caucasus region. Notable features include the Strait of Hormuz, the Alborz Mountains (northern Iran), and the Caspian Sea's eastern shore approaching Baku. Overland routing typically follows established airways across the Arabian Peninsula and Iraq/Syria region.