Seeing Melbourne Park from a plane4 ★
Home of the Australian Open, with Rod Laver Arena's retractable roof at its center. Look for a cluster of round arenas and blue courts beside the Yarra and the rail yards.
2 of our routes pass it. Victoria · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Los Angeles to Melbourne: sit on the left, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles to Melbourne | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | on the way down |
| San Francisco to Melbourne | Left Best seat for the whole flight: 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 Park from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (2 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Melbourne Park 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.
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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