Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Venice to Adelaide. The Venice departure scores higher due to the immediate and distinctive scenic value of the Venetian Lagoon, Adriatic coastline, and Po delta during takeoff—genuine landmarks with high visual recognition. While Adelaide's landing approach offers Mount Lofty Ranges and coastal scenery, the majority of the 17+ hour flight is dominated by open ocean (Mediterranean, Red Sea, Indian Ocean) with minimal visible landmarks. The left side benefits from a more scenic departure; the right side's landing views do not compensate for the monotony of the long oceanic cruise phase.

During takeoff from Venezia Tessera (VCE), sit on the Left side for the best views. Venice's lagoon and Adriatic coastline provide immediate scenic interest during climb-out. The left side captures the shallow Venetian lagoon, barrier islands, and the transition from the Po River delta to open Adriatic water—genuine geographic features visible within the first 15 minutes of flight. Notable sights include: Venetian Lagoon (San Marco Basin and Murano), Adriatic coastline, Po River delta to the northwest, Dolomite foothills in the distance.

When landing at Adelaide International (ADL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Adelaide's approach from the southeast offers views of the Mount Lofty Ranges and the city's coastal setting. The right side captures the dramatic transition from the Southern Ocean, the Barossa Valley wine region, and Adelaide's urban sprawl against the backdrop of the Mount Lofty escarpment—more varied terrain than the left side's flat inland approach. Notable sights include: Mount Lofty Ranges, Adelaide city grid and Torrens River, Gulf St. Vincent coastline, Barossa Valley agricultural patchwork.

The flight from Venezia Tessera (VCE) to Adelaide International (ADL) takes 17h 25m.

Mediterranean Sea (6+ hours), Suez Canal and Red Sea (2-3 hours of narrow water passage with Egyptian and Saudi Arabian coastlines), Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean (8+ hours of open water with no visible landmarks), approach to Adelaide over Southern Ocean and Australian coastline