Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Melbourne to Prosserpine. While takeoff favors the right, the landing view of the Whitsunday Islands and turquoise waters is more visually rewarding and memorable than the departure. Left seats capture the flight's most distinctive geographic feature.

During takeoff from Melbourne Essendon (MEB), sit on the Right side for the best views. Melbourne Essendon typically departs to the north or northeast. Right-side seats offer views of Port Phillip Bay's western shoreline and the You Yangs range as you climb out, while left seats face inland suburbs. Notable sights include: Port Phillip Bay (immediate right, expanding as you climb), You Yangs volcanic range (southeast, appearing as a distinct rounded ridge), Dandenong Ranges (distant southeast horizon), Western suburbs sprawl (left and forward).

When landing at Proserpine Whitsunday Coast (PPP), sit on the Left side for the best views. Approach to Proserpine typically comes from the south or southeast. Left-side seats provide views of the Whitsunday Islands archipelago and Repulse Bay as you descend, while right seats face inland rainforest and less distinctive terrain. Notable sights include: Whitsunday Islands (left, scattered across turquoise water), Repulse Bay (left-center, distinctive curved shoreline), Conway National Park rainforest (right and forward, dark green mass), Proserpine town and airfield (forward, small cleared area).

The flight from Melbourne Essendon (MEB) to Proserpine Whitsunday Coast (PPP) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses inland Victoria and New South Wales, passing east of the Great Dividing Range. Notable features include the Goulburn River valley, then the transition into Queensland's coastal ranges. The Mackay region's sugar cane fields become visible in the final descent phase. The flight stays generally inland until the final approach when the Whitsunday Islands and coastal waters become prominent.