Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Melbourne to Perth. Right-side seats win overall due to superior takeoff views of the Dandenong Ranges, which are the most visually striking feature on departure. While landing views favor the left, the dramatic terrain and forested ridge on takeoff provide more memorable scenery for the majority of the flight's most interesting phase.

During takeoff from Melbourne International (MEL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the Dandenong Ranges immediately after departure, a distinctive forested ridge that rises sharply southeast of Melbourne. This is the most prominent terrain feature visible during initial climb-out on typical westbound departures. Notable sights include: Dandenong Ranges (forested ridge to the southeast), Port Phillip Bay (large water body to the southwest), Melbourne CBD skyline (to the north), Yarra River valley (winding through the landscape below).

When landing at Perth International (PER), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide views of the Swan River and Perth's city center during the descent approach. The river's distinctive meanders and the city's location on the river's eastern bank are clearly visible from 8,000-12,000 feet on final approach, especially on typical eastbound runway operations. Notable sights include: Swan River (meandering waterway with distinctive bends), Perth CBD (clustered high-rises on the river's east bank), Scarp escarpment (elevated terrain to the east), Indian Ocean (visible on the western horizon).

The flight from Melbourne International (MEL) to Perth International (PER) takes Approximately 5 hours 15 minutes.

The flight crosses the Grampians National Park (mountainous terrain in western Victoria, visible around 1.5 hours into flight), then transitions to the flat, arid interior of South Australia and Western Australia. The Nullarbor Plain dominates the mid-flight section—an expansive, featureless limestone plateau with minimal vegetation. Coastal views of the Great Australian Bight appear on the left (southern) side during the final 90 minutes of flight as the aircraft descends toward Perth.