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Thousands of limestone pillars rise from yellow sand in Nambung National Park, Western Australia. The alien-looking stone forest on the coast north of Perth is a distinctive aerial landmark.
12Flight Routes
2 miClosest Pass
🪨 DesertType
Routes that pass it12
JAD → KUL
Right
KUL → JAD
Left
HKT → PER
Right
JAD → SIN
Left
JAD → XSP
Left
PER → HKT
Left
SIN → JAD
Right
XSP → JAD
Right
BKK → JAD
Right
JAD → BKK
Left
KUL → PER
Right
PER → KUL
Left
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 Pinnacles Desert from a plane?
Yes — 12 flight routes pass within 9 miles of Pinnacles Desert. The closest routes include Perth to Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur to Perth, Phuket to Perth. Sit on the Right side, with the landmark passing about 2 miles away.
Which side of the plane is best for viewing Pinnacles Desert?
The best side varies by route. For the most common routes near Pinnacles Desert: on a Perth to Kuala Lumpur flight, sit on the Right side; on a Kuala Lumpur to Perth flight, sit on the Left side; on a Phuket to Perth flight, sit on the Right side.