Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Perth to Canberra. While takeoff favors the right for coastal views, the landing approach into Canberra from the west provides superior scenery with the Brindabella Range, Lake Burley Griffin, and the city's distinctive planned layout. The landing experience outweighs the takeoff advantage.

During takeoff from Perth International (PER), sit on the Right side for the best views. Perth typically departs eastbound (Runway 03 or 21 depending on wind). Right-side seats offer views of the Swan River estuary and the Indian Ocean coastline as you climb out over the city. Left seats face inland toward the flat Perth suburbs with minimal visual interest. Notable sights include: Swan River (snaking through central Perth), Indian Ocean (western horizon), Perth city skyline (CBD visible briefly), Darling Range (distant eastern escarpment).

When landing at Canberra (CBR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Canberra approaches typically use Runway 35 (northeast) or Runway 17 (southwest) depending on wind. Left-side seats during descent offer views of the Brindabella Range to the west and the distinctive planned geometry of Canberra's urban layout with Lake Burley Griffin visible. Right seats face toward open farmland with less distinctive features. Notable sights include: Brindabella Range (western mountain range), Lake Burley Griffin (central Canberra's artificial lake), Canberra's radial street pattern (unique urban design), Black Mountain (prominent hill within city).

The flight from Perth International (PER) to Canberra (CBR) takes Approximately 3 hours 15 minutes.

The flight crosses the Wheat Belt region of Western Australia, then transitions into the interior plateau. Notable features include the Avon Valley (visible around 1 hour out), the flat agricultural landscape of inland NSW, and the gradual approach to the Great Dividing Range foothills before reaching the ACT. The Brindabella Range becomes prominent in the final 30 minutes of descent.