Seeing Melbourne from a plane7 ★
The Rip, the mouth of Port Phillip, is only about 2 miles wide, so the bay reads almost like an inland sea. Look for the Yarra winding into a tight downtown grid and the long West Gate Bridge over the river mouth.
2 of our routes pass it. Victoria · rated 7 of 10
The easy pick
Los Angeles to Melbourne: sit on the right, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles to Melbourne | Right | on the way down |
| San Francisco to Melbourne | Right | on the way down |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day. Where the best seat for the whole flight is on the other side, you'd trade this sight for more elsewhere.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Melbourne from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (2 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Melbourne from a plane?
Near the airport, on the climb or on the way down, and mid-flight on longer routes: see the table for each route.
Can you see Melbourne at night?
Yes, by its lights. The app scores lit places at night by how bright they are.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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