The left side combines a rare but real chance of spotting Uluru and the red-desert Outback during the long cruise over central Australia with a genuinely scenic Bali approach over Jimbaran Bay and the Bukit cliffs, edging out the right side's flatter cruise and less dramatic Denpasar-city arrival view.
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Flight Path
Melbourne to Denpasar is 2,723 miles (4,381 km), a flight of about 6 hours 25 minutes.
Central Australian outback including the Simpson and Tanami Desert red dune fields, with the flight path passing near the Uluru-Kata Tjuta region before the route continues over the Kimberley plateau and across the Timor Sea toward Bali
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from MEL
RIGHTDeparting MEL on runway 16, the initial climb heads south-southeast almost directly over the city before the aircraft banks right onto its northwesterly track toward Bali. That right-hand turn puts the Melbourne CBD and Port Phillip Bay right below the right side of the plane.
Landing at DPS
LEFTDenpasar's typical runway 27 approach curves in from the south past the Bukit Peninsula before lining up to land heading west. With the ocean and coastline to the south of that final approach path, the left side gets the view down onto Jimbaran Bay and the peninsula's cliffs.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Melbourne International (MEL) to Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Melbourne to Denpasar. The left side combines a rare but real chance of spotting Uluru and the red-desert Outback during the long cruise over central Australia with a genuinely scenic Bali approach over Jimbaran Bay and the Bukit cliffs, edging out the right side's flatter cruise and less dramatic Denpasar-city arrival view.
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 MEL on runway 16, the initial climb heads south-southeast almost directly over the city before the aircraft banks right onto its northwesterly track toward Bali. That right-hand turn puts the Melbourne CBD and Port Phillip Bay right below the right side of the plane. Notable sights include: Melbourne CBD skyline, Yarra River mouth, Port Phillip Bay, Westgate Bridge.
What can I see when landing at Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar?
When landing at Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Denpasar's typical runway 27 approach curves in from the south past the Bukit Peninsula before lining up to land heading west. With the ocean and coastline to the south of that final approach path, the left side gets the view down onto Jimbaran Bay and the peninsula's cliffs. Notable sights include: Jimbaran Bay, Bukit Peninsula cliffs, Uluwatu Temple headland, Indian Ocean coastline.
How long is the flight from Melbourne to Denpasar?
The flight from Melbourne International (MEL) to Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) takes about 6 hours 25 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,723 miles (4,381 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Melbourne to Denpasar flight path pass over?
Central Australian outback including the Simpson and Tanami Desert red dune fields, with the flight path passing near the Uluru-Kata Tjuta region before the route continues over the Kimberley plateau and across the Timor Sea toward Bali