About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Perth International (PER) to Kalgoorlie Boulder (KGI)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Perth to Kalgoorlie. Right-side seats capture the most visually interesting segments: Perth's urban and water features during departure, and the transition across the Darling Scarp and inland plateau during the cruise phase. The approach to Kalgoorlie favors left slightly, but the takeoff scenery is more dramatic.
What can I see during takeoff from Perth International in Perth?
During takeoff from Perth International (PER), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of Perth's urban sprawl and the Swan River estuary as you climb eastward. You'll see the city grid and water features clearly during the initial climb-out before heading inland toward Kalgoorlie. Notable sights include: Swan River estuary, Perth city center and suburbs, Indian Ocean coastline to the west.
What can I see when landing at Kalgoorlie Boulder in Kalgoorlie?
When landing at Kalgoorlie Boulder (KGI), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide views of Kalgoorlie's distinctive mining landscape and the town itself during approach from the west. The red earth, open-pit mines, and the town's layout become visible as you descend toward the airport. Notable sights include: Kalgoorlie-Boulder town center, mining operations and tailings, red laterite terrain of the Eastern Goldfields.
How long is the flight from Perth to Kalgoorlie?
The flight from Perth International (PER) to Kalgoorlie Boulder (KGI) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Perth to Kalgoorlie flight path pass over?
Darling Scarp escarpment (visible as a subtle elevation change in terrain), transition from coastal plain to inland plateau, sparse bushland and salt lakes of the interior, Avon River valley, scattered mining operations in the Eastern Goldfields region