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BNE → TWB
Which side of the plane to sit from Brisbane International Airport (Brisbane) to Toowoomba Airport (Toowoomba)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior perspective of the massive Wivenhoe Dam and the dramatic ascent over the Great Dividing Range escarpment into Toowoomba.
Moreton Bay
A stunning view of the blue bay and the Port of Brisbane during the initial climb out of BNE.
Wivenhoe Dam
The massive expanse of Southeast Queensland's largest water reservoir, often visible mid-flight to the north.
D'Aguilar Range
Dense eucalypt forests and rolling hills that form the northern border of the flight corridor.
Toowoomba Escarpment
The dramatic cliff faces and steep rising terrain as the aircraft clears the edge of the Great Dividing Range.
The right side is ideal for seeing the vast Wivenhoe Dam. As the flight is very short (approx. 20-30 mins in air), keep your camera ready from the moment of takeoff. On afternoon flights, the sun illuminates the escarpment cliffs beautifully, making for a dramatic approach into Toowoomba's high-altitude airport.
Brisbane City Skyline
Clear views of the winding Brisbane River, South Bank, and the CBD skyscrapers shortly after takeoff.
Mount Coot-tha
The highest point in the Brisbane area, identifiable by its cluster of tall telecommunications towers.
Lockyer Valley Patchwork
Rich agricultural land featuring a mosaic of green and brown vegetable crops stretching toward the mountains.
Main Range National Park
Distant vistas of the rugged volcanic peaks and wilderness areas of the Scenic Rim to the south.
Sit on the left for the best views of Brisbane's urban geography. For morning flights, this side avoids the harshest glare, allowing for better photos of the Lockyer Valley's 'Salad Bowl' irrigation patterns. Look for the distinctive 'camel hump' profile of the southern mountains in the distance.
Distance: 120 km (75 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 12 min
Departure: BNE (-27.38419914245605, 153.11700439453125)
Arrival: TWB (-27.542801, 151.916)
Route Type: Domestic
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