Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Perth to Athens. While left seats dominate the Perth departure, right seats provide superior views for the longer Athens arrival sequence. The approach to Athens—with the Saronic Gulf, Hymettus range, and the Athenian basin—offers more visually distinctive geography than the relatively flat Indian Ocean crossing that dominates most of the flight.

During takeoff from Perth International (PER), sit on the Left side for the best views. Perth typically departs runway 03 (northbound) or 21 (southbound). Left seats offer views of the Swan River estuary and Perth's city center during initial climb. The river's distinctive curves and the surrounding urban sprawl are clearly visible within the first 10-15 minutes of flight. Notable sights include: Swan River (winding through Perth CBD), Indian Ocean coastline to the west, Darling Range escarpment to the east (appearing as a low ridge), Perth metropolitan area sprawl.

When landing at Athinai (HEW), sit on the Right side for the best views. Approaching Athens typically uses runway 03L/03R (northbound). Right-seat passengers descending toward the airport see the Saronic Gulf and the Athenian plain spread below. The Hymettus and Penteli mountain ranges frame the approach from the east, and the Acropolis area becomes visible in the final descent stages. Notable sights include: Saronic Gulf (body of water to the south and east), Hymettus Mountain range (eastern rim of Athens basin), Penteli Mountain (northern boundary), Athenian plain and urban sprawl.

The flight from Perth International (PER) to Athinai (HEW) takes Approximately 13.5 to 14.5 hours.

The flight crosses the Indian Ocean (featureless for ~6 hours), then transitions over the Arabian Sea and Arabian Peninsula. Notable midpoint landmarks include the Red Sea (narrow body of water with distinctive coastlines), the Nile Delta (if routed via Egypt—a bright green agricultural area against desert), and the eastern Mediterranean. The Suez Canal region may be visible on some routing variations. The flight then crosses the Mediterranean, with southern Turkey's coast (Taurus Mountains visible inland) appearing before the final descent into Greece.