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AUU → CNS
Which side of the plane to sit from Aurukun Airport (Aurukun) to Cairns International Airport (Cairns)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the Archer River delta upon departure and the spectacular coastal scenery of the Coral Sea and Trinity Inlet during the descent into Cairns.
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Gulf of Carpentaria
Deep blue vistas of the western coastline immediately after takeoff from Aurukun.
Archer River Delta
A complex network of tropical waterways and wetlands winding through the western peninsula.
Great Dividing Range
Aerial views of the rugged mountain spine of North Queensland as you cross the peninsula.
Trinity Inlet
Beautiful turquoise waters and mangrove forests as the plane maneuvers for the final approach.
Coral Sea Fringes
Glimmering views of the Pacific Ocean and the inner edges of the Great Barrier Reef.
For morning flights, the left side offers softer light for photography over the Gulf. If the aircraft approaches Cairns from the north (Runway 15), this side provides the best views of the northern beaches and the reef.
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Wik Savanna
Vast stretches of untouched tropical woodland and savanna unique to the Cape York region.
Holroyd River
Sinuous river systems cutting through the flat western plains of the peninsula.
Wet Tropics Rainforest
Densely forested, mist-shrouded peaks of the World Heritage area near the coast.
Cairns CBD
A bird's-eye view of the city center, the harbor, and the Esplanade during landing.
Walsh's Pyramid
The world's highest freestanding natural pyramid visible to the south of the city.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the setting sun. During the landing pattern, look out for the distinct peak of Walsh's Pyramid when the plane banks near the city.
Book Hotels in CairnsDistance: 585 km (364 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 59 min
Departure: AUU (-13.354067, 141.72065)
Arrival: CNS (-16.885799408, 145.755004883)
Route Type: Domestic
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