Rottnest Island

28 flight routes pass within 6 miles of Rottnest Island.

Rottnest Island
🏝️ Island · Australia

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A small island 18 km off Perth's coast, ringed by sheltered bays and turquoise water. The island and its surrounding reef system are a distinctive landmark on flights into Perth.
28Flight Routes
1 miClosest Pass
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Routes that pass it28

JAD → MEB Perth to Melbourne · 1 mi Both Sides JAD → MEL Perth to Melbourne · 1 mi Both Sides MEB → JAD Melbourne to Perth · 1 mi Both Sides MEL → JAD Melbourne to Perth · 1 mi Both Sides AKL → JAD Auckland to Perth · 1 mi Left CBR → JAD Canberra to Perth · 1 mi Right JAD → AKL Perth to Auckland · 1 mi Right JAD → CBR Perth to Canberra · 1 mi Left ADL → JAD Adelaide to Perth · 2 mi Right CXI → PER Kiritimati to Perth · 2 mi Left JAD → ADL Perth to Adelaide · 2 mi Left KGI → PER Kalgoorlie to Perth · 2 mi Right PER → CXI Perth to Kiritimati · 2 mi Right PER → KGI Perth to Kalgoorlie · 2 mi Left BWU → JAD Sydney to Perth · 2 mi Right JAD → BWU Perth to Sydney · 2 mi Left JAD → SYD Perth to Sydney · 2 mi Left SYD → JAD Sydney to Perth · 2 mi Right BNE → PER Brisbane to Perth · 4 mi Left PER → BNE Perth to Brisbane · 4 mi Right OOL → PER Coolangatta to Perth · 5 mi Left PER → OOL Perth to Coolangatta · 5 mi Right FCO → JAD Rome to Perth · 6 mi Right JAD → FCO Perth to Rome · 6 mi Left HLA → PER Johannesburg to Perth · 6 mi Left JNB → PER Johannesburg to Perth · 6 mi Left PER → HLA Perth to Johannesburg · 6 mi Right PER → JNB Perth to Johannesburg · 6 mi 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 Rottnest Island from a plane?

Yes — 28 flight routes pass within 6 miles of Rottnest Island. The closest routes include Perth to Melbourne, Perth to Melbourne, Melbourne to Perth. The landmark is visible from both sides, with the landmark passing about 1 miles away.

Which side of the plane is best for viewing Rottnest Island?

The best side varies by route. For the most common routes near Rottnest Island: on a Perth to Melbourne flight, visible from both sides; on a Perth to Melbourne flight, visible from both sides; on a Melbourne to Perth flight, visible from both sides.