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BNE → MKY
Which side of the plane to sit from Brisbane International Airport (Brisbane) to Mackay Airport (Mackay)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior vistas of the Coral Sea, the southern reaches of the Great Barrier Reef, and pristine sand islands like K'gari.
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Moreton Bay
Clear views of Tangalooma and the sand banks of Moreton and North Stradbroke islands.
Sunshine Coast
The long, white sandy stretches of Noosa North Shore and the Cooloola Coast.
Great Barrier Reef
Glimpses of southern coral cays like Lady Musgrave and the Capricorn Bunker Group.
Keppel Islands
A cluster of 13 islands with fringing reefs located off the coast of Yeppoon.
Mackay Harbour
The final descent offers views over the Hay Point coal terminal and the Mackay marina.
Opt for this side for morning flights to see the ocean illuminate. Mid-day flights provide the highest sun angle, which is ideal for peering through the water to see coral formations and sandbars clearly.
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Brisbane City
Aerial views of the CBD and the winding Brisbane River immediately after departure.
Glass House Mountains
Dramatic volcanic plugs rising sharply from the Sunshine Coast hinterland.
Western K'gari
Views of the Great Sandy Strait and the lush rainforests of the world's largest sand island.
Gladstone Industry
The massive scale of Queensland's industrial heartland and major shipping ports.
Broad Sound
Intricate mangrove systems and unique tidal patterns along the central coast.
Sit here on afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side is better for seeing the rugged Great Dividing Range in the distance and the industrial geometry of central Queensland towns.
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Get eSIMs for AustraliaDistance: 798 km (496 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 20 min
Departure: BNE (-27.38419914245605, 153.11700439453125)
Arrival: MKY (-21.171699523900003, 149.179992676)
Route Type: Domestic
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