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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 kmClosest Pass
🏝️ IslandType
Routes that pass it28
JAD → MEB
Both Sides
JAD → MEL
Both Sides
MEB → JAD
Both Sides
MEL → JAD
Both Sides
AKL → JAD
Left
CBR → JAD
Right
JAD → AKL
Right
JAD → CBR
Left
ADL → JAD
Right
CXI → PER
Left
JAD → ADL
Left
KGI → PER
Right
PER → CXI
Right
PER → KGI
Left
BWU → JAD
Right
JAD → BWU
Left
JAD → SYD
Left
SYD → JAD
Right
BNE → PER
Left
PER → BNE
Right
OOL → PER
Left
PER → OOL
Right
FCO → JAD
Right
JAD → FCO
Left
HLA → PER
Left
JNB → PER
Left
PER → HLA
Right
PER → JNB
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 10 km 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 km 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.