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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side is the preferred choice for this overnight route, offering a stunning sunrise over the Coral Sea and excellent views of the Queensland coastline and Moreton Bay islands during the morning arrival.

Left Side Highlights
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Pearl River Delta

Spectacular views of the sprawling city lights of Dongguan and the eastern Pearl River Delta immediately after takeoff.

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Indonesian Archipelago

Moonlit views of the volcanic peaks and scattered islands of the Maluku region as the flight heads south.

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Coral Sea Sunrise

A front-row seat to the sun rising over the open Pacific Ocean as the aircraft nears the Australian coast.

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Moreton Bay Islands

Clear views of the white sand dunes and turquoise waters of Moreton Island and North Stradbroke Island during descent.

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Gold Coast Skyline

Distal views of the Surfers Paradise skyscrapers if the flight path tracks slightly south before turning into BNE.

As most flights on this route are overnight, select the left side to enjoy the sunrise. During the final 30 minutes of the flight, keep your window shade up to spot the distinct sand patterns of the Moreton Bay Marine Park. Use a polarizing filter on your camera to cut through the haze of the morning ocean mist for better photos.

Right Side Highlights
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Guangzhou Cityscape

Direct views of the Canton Tower and the CBD if the aircraft departs on a southern runway configuration.

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South China Sea

Observations of the vast maritime traffic and remote atolls in the early stages of the flight.

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Queensland Outback

The dramatic transition from the arid, red-earthed interior of Northern Queensland to the greener coastal regions.

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Great Dividing Range

Aerial perspective of the rugged, forested mountain range that runs parallel to the Australian east coast.

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Glass House Mountains

The iconic, jagged volcanic plugs of the Sunshine Coast hinterland visible to the west during the final approach.

The right side is better for those who prefer inland landscapes over ocean views. If the flight arrives in Brisbane during the late afternoon (seasonal variance), this side will offer a view of the sun setting over the Great Dividing Range. It also provides a better view of the constellations like the Southern Cross if the cabin lights are dimmed during the mid-flight cruise.

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Route Information

Distance: 7,081 km (4,400 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 8 hrs 20 min

Departure: CAN (23.39240074157715, 113.29900360107422)

Arrival: BNE (-27.38419914245605, 153.11700439453125)

Route Type: International

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