Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Perth to Melbourne. The right side captures the most dramatic scenery: Perth's coastal departure over the Indian Ocean and Rottnest Island, then the inland crossing of Western Australia's interior, and finally the approach to Melbourne with views of the Dandenong Ranges. The takeoff views are particularly strong.

During takeoff from Perth International (PER), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the Indian Ocean coastline and the Swan River estuary as the aircraft climbs eastward from Perth. You'll see the distinctive curve of the Perth metropolitan area against the water before turning inland. Notable sights include: Swan River estuary, Rottnest Island (visible offshore to the southwest), Perth city skyline, Darling Range escarpment (distant inland).

When landing at Melbourne Moorabbin (MBW), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer views of the Dandenong Ranges and the approach to Melbourne from the east. As the aircraft descends toward Moorabbin, you'll see the ranges' forested ridges and the sprawl of Melbourne's eastern suburbs before final approach. Notable sights include: Dandenong Ranges, Yarra River valley, Port Phillip Bay, Melbourne CBD (distant).

The flight from Perth International (PER) to Melbourne Moorabbin (MBW) takes Approximately 3 hours 15 minutes.

The flight crosses inland Western Australia heading southeast. Notable features include the Avon Valley near Northam (visible as a green corridor in the landscape), then extensive wheatbelt farmland with regular field patterns. As you approach Victoria, the landscape becomes more forested. The Grampians (Gariwerd) may be visible to the south on clear days, appearing as a low mountain range. The Murray River valley marks the WA-Victoria border but is typically too far south to see clearly from standard flight paths. Most of the 2-hour middle section crosses relatively featureless agricultural and semi-arid terrain.