The right side offers Melbourne's bay and skyline on departure and mountainous approach terrain near Canberra, while the left side over this short route mostly shows flat inland Victorian farmland with little variation.
Flight Path
Victorian High Country foothills, upper Murray River valley, edges of the Australian Alps near the NSW border
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from MEL
RIGHTDeparting Melbourne on runway 34, the aircraft climbs north then banks right toward Canberra, giving right-side passengers a sweeping view of Port Phillip Bay, the Melbourne CBD skyline, and the Dandenong Ranges foothills before the turn onto the northeast track.
Landing at CBR
RIGHTOn approach into Canberra from the south (runway 17), the right side faces west toward the Brindabella Ranges and the forested foothills of the Australian Alps, giving a dramatic mountain backdrop as the plane descends toward Lake Burley Griffin.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Melbourne International (MEL) to Canberra (CBR)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Melbourne to Canberra. The right side offers Melbourne's bay and skyline on departure and mountainous approach terrain near Canberra, while the left side over this short route mostly shows flat inland Victorian farmland with little variation.
What can I see during takeoff from Melbourne International in Melbourne?
During takeoff from Melbourne International (MEL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing Melbourne on runway 34, the aircraft climbs north then banks right toward Canberra, giving right-side passengers a sweeping view of Port Phillip Bay, the Melbourne CBD skyline, and the Dandenong Ranges foothills before the turn onto the northeast track. Notable sights include: Port Phillip Bay, Melbourne CBD skyline, Dandenong Ranges, Yarra River mouth.
What can I see when landing at Canberra in Canberra?
When landing at Canberra (CBR), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Canberra from the south (runway 17), the right side faces west toward the Brindabella Ranges and the forested foothills of the Australian Alps, giving a dramatic mountain backdrop as the plane descends toward Lake Burley Griffin. Notable sights include: Brindabella Ranges, Lake Burley Griffin, Australian Alps foothills, Molonglo River valley.
How long is the flight from Melbourne to Canberra?
The flight from Melbourne International (MEL) to Canberra (CBR) takes 0h 55m.
What does the Melbourne to Canberra flight path pass over?
Victorian High Country foothills, upper Murray River valley, edges of the Australian Alps near the NSW border