About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Perth International (PER) to Learmonth (LEA)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Perth to Learmonth. While takeoff offers Perth's urban and river scenery, the landing approach over Exmouth Gulf and North West Cape provides more dramatic and geographically distinctive views. The turquoise waters and coastal peninsula are visually superior to inland terrain during the flight's second half.
What can I see during takeoff from Perth International in Perth?
During takeoff from Perth International (PER), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers views of the Swan River estuary and Perth's coastal geography as you climb northward. The city sprawl and water features are more visually interesting than the inland terrain to the right. Notable sights include: Swan River estuary, Perth city center and suburbs, Indian Ocean coastline, Darling Range foothills to the east.
What can I see when landing at Learmonth in Learmonth?
When landing at Learmonth (LEA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides views of Exmouth Gulf and the North West Cape peninsula as you descend toward Learmonth. The distinctive coastal geography and turquoise waters of the gulf are striking visual features during approach. Notable sights include: Exmouth Gulf, North West Cape peninsula, Ningaloo Reef waters (turquoise offshore), Learmonth airfield and surrounding red earth.
How long is the flight from Perth to Learmonth?
The flight from Perth International (PER) to Learmonth (LEA) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Perth to Learmonth flight path pass over?
The flight path travels north-northwest over the Indian Ocean and Western Australian coastline. Notable features include the Abrolhos Islands (visible as small specks offshore if flying slightly inland), the transition from Perth's developed coastal region to remote bushland and red earth terrain, and the gradual appearance of the North West Cape peninsula as you approach Learmonth. The landscape becomes increasingly arid and sparsely populated as you travel north.