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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
4 kmClosest 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 15 km 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 4 km 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.