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Australia's island state with ancient temperate rainforest, dramatic coastline, and rugged mountains. The Cradle Mountain plateau and wild southwest coast are visible on flights between Melbourne and Hobart.
33Flight Routes
3 miClosest Pass
🌲 IslandType
Routes that pass it33
ADL → HBA
Both Sides
HBA → ADL
Both Sides
CHC → PER
Right
PER → CHC
Left
CGH → MBW
Right
MBW → CGH
Left
EZE → MEL
Left
MEL → EZE
Right
SYD → LST
Right
BWU → LST
Right
BNE → LST
Right
HBA → MEL
Left
MEL → HBA
Right
HBA → MEB
Left
MEB → HBA
Right
HBA → MBW
Left
MBW → HBA
Right
AKL → HUE
Left
HUE → AKL
Right
LST → ZQN
Right
ZQN → LST
Left
HBA → PER
Right
PER → HBA
Left
DPO → LST
Right
LST → DPO
Left
LST → MEB
Left
LST → MEL
Left
MEB → LST
Right
MEL → LST
Right
ADL → LST
Right
CNS → HBA
Right
HBA → CNS
Left
LST → ADL
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 Tasmania from a plane?
Yes — 33 flight routes pass within 50 miles of Tasmania. The closest routes include Adelaide to Hobart, Hobart to Adelaide, Christchurch to Perth. The landmark is visible from both sides, with the landmark passing about 3 miles away.
Which side of the plane is best for viewing Tasmania?
The best side varies by route. For the most common routes near Tasmania: on a Adelaide to Hobart flight, visible from both sides; on a Hobart to Adelaide flight, visible from both sides; on a Christchurch to Perth flight, sit on the Right side.