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Australia's largest national park in the Northern Territory, with ancient Aboriginal rock art, dramatic escarpments, and vast floodplains. The sandstone plateau and wetlands are visible on flights over the Top End.
16Flight Routes
8 kmClosest Pass
🐊 WaterType
Routes that pass it16
CNS → DRW
Both Sides
DRW → CNS
Both Sides
DRW → SIN
Right
SIN → DRW
Left
BKK → BNE
Left
BNE → BKK
Right
MEB → MNL
Right
MNL → MEB
Left
MEL → MNL
Right
MNL → MEL
Left
AKL → BKK
Right
BKK → AKL
Left
BNE → DEL
Right
DEL → BNE
Left
MEL → XMN
Left
XMN → MEL
Right
Tip: Visibility depends on cloud cover, time of day, and how close the flight path comes. Sit on the listed side for the best chance of a view. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see Kakadu from a plane?
Yes — 16 flight routes pass within 60 km of Kakadu. The closest routes include Cairns to Darwin, Darwin to Cairns, Darwin to Singapore. The landmark is visible from both sides, with the landmark passing about 8 km away.
Which side of the plane is best for viewing Kakadu?
The best side varies by route. For the most common routes near Kakadu: on a Cairns to Darwin flight, visible from both sides; on a Darwin to Cairns flight, visible from both sides; on a Darwin to Singapore flight, sit on the Right side.