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BNE → ISA
Which side of the plane to sit from Brisbane International Airport (Brisbane) to Mount Isa Airport (Mount Isa)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior mix of coastal scenery upon departure from Brisbane and a bird's-eye view of the massive mining operations when landing in Mount Isa.
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Moreton Bay
Crystal clear blue waters and the silhouettes of Moreton and Stradbroke Islands visible on northern departures.
Glass House Mountains
Unique volcanic plugs rising sharply from the coastal plain north of Brisbane.
Carnarvon National Park
Rugged sandstone cliffs and deep gorges visible to the far north of the typical flight path.
Dry Lake Beds
Glistening salt pans and seasonal clay pans scattered across the arid outback landscape.
Mount Isa Mine
One of the world's most productive mines with its iconic stack and massive open pits visible during the descent.
Morning flights provide the best lighting for Moreton Bay and the Glass House Mountains. Keep your eyes peeled for the Mount Isa chimney stack on approach; it is one of the tallest structures in the Southern Hemisphere. This side is also better for spotting the unique 'braided' river channels of the Cooper Creek basin which look like silver veins across the landscape.
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Brisbane River
Aerial view of the winding river and CBD shortly after takeoff from the airport.
Wivenhoe Dam
The massive reservoir providing Brisbane's water supply nestled in the western hills.
Darling Downs
The fertile agricultural hub of Queensland with its distinctive geometric crop patterns.
Channel Country
Fascinating braided river systems that transform into inland seas during rare flood events.
Selwyn Range
The ancient, weathered rock formations that surround the Mount Isa region on the final approach.
Afternoon flights are ideal for the left side to avoid the harsh glare of the northern sun. Look for the transition from the green ranges to the red dirt of the outback about 45 minutes into the flight. On clear days, you can spot the remote homesteads that dot the vast sheep and cattle stations of Central Queensland.
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Get eSIMs for AustraliaDistance: 1,571 km (976 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 6 min
Departure: BNE (-27.38419914245605, 153.11700439453125)
Arrival: ISA (-20.6639003754, 139.488998413)
Route Type: Domestic
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