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BNE → PQQ
Which side of the plane to sit from Brisbane International Airport (Brisbane) to Port Macquarie Airport (Port Macquarie)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a stunning front-row seat to the iconic Australian coastline, featuring the Gold Coast skyline, Cape Byron, and the turquoise waters of the Pacific.
Gold Coast Skyline
Breathtaking views of Surfers Paradise skyscrapers towering directly against the Pacific Ocean shoreline.
Cape Byron
Clear visibility of Australia's most easterly mainland point and its famous white lighthouse.
Solitary Islands
A chain of small islands and reefs within the Marine Park visible near Coffs Harbour.
Point Lookout
Stunning vistas of North Stradbroke Island's rugged eastern cliffs shortly after departure.
Whale Migration
Occasional sightings of whale splashes in the deep blue waters during the winter and spring months.
Book a window on the left for morning flights to see the coastline illuminated by the rising sun. During whale season (June to November), keep a close eye on the ocean surface for breaches near the coast.
Mount Warning (Wollumbin)
The dramatic volcanic plug of an ancient caldera rising prominently from the Tweed Valley.
Lamington National Park
Dense, high-altitude rainforest canopies of the Border Ranges along the QLD/NSW border.
Clarence River
The expansive, winding path of the largest river system on the New South Wales coast.
Northern Rivers Hinterland
A beautiful patchwork of macadamia orchards, cattle pastures, and rolling green volcanic hills.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to watch the sun set over the Great Dividing Range. It provides the best perspective of the rugged inland topography and agricultural heartlands.
Distance: 451 km (280 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 45 min
Departure: BNE (-27.38419914245605, 153.11700439453125)
Arrival: PQQ (-31.435800552399996, 152.863006592)
Route Type: Domestic
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