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CFS → SYD
Which side of the plane to sit from Coffs Harbour Airport (Coff's Harbour) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (Sydney)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a premier viewing experience of the New South Wales coastline, featuring turquoise estuaries, vast sand dunes, and the iconic Sydney CBD skyline during the standard approach sequence.
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Nambucca Heads
The striking turquoise waters of the Nambucca River meeting the Tasman Sea create a vibrant V-shaped estuary visible shortly after departure.
Port Macquarie
A clear view of the Hastings River delta and the town's popular coastal beaches as the flight tracks south.
Stockton Bight Dunes
The Southern Hemisphere's largest moving coastal sand dunes, stretching 32km between Port Stephens and Newcastle.
Newcastle Harbour
A birds-eye view of the world's busiest coal export port and the revitalized Newcastle city foreshore.
Northern Beaches
Aerial perspectives of Palm Beach, Whale Beach, and the narrow peninsula leading toward Manly as the aircraft descends.
Sydney Harbour
When landing on Runway 16, this side offers the definitive view of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge against the city skyline.
Book a window seat on the left for morning flights to catch the sunrise over the Pacific Ocean. This side is superior for photography of the Sydney Harbour during the most common landing patterns (Runway 16R or 16L). Watch for the transition from the rugged Central Coast to the urban density of the Northern Beaches.
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The Great Dividing Range
Vast views of the rugged mountain range that separates the narrow coastal plain from the interior of Australia.
Hunter Valley
Spot the patchwork of vineyards and rolling green hills of Australia's oldest wine region near Cessnock.
Hawkesbury River
The winding, deep-water channels of the Hawkesbury River as it snakes through dense sandstone plateaus.
Ku-ring-gai Chase
Expansive views of pristine eucalyptus forests and the intricate waterways of Akuna Bay and Cowan Creek.
Sydney West
The dense urban sprawl of the western suburbs and the Olympic Park precinct visible during the final descent stages.
The right side is ideal for afternoon travel to avoid the intense glare of the sun reflecting off the ocean. It offers better views of the inland topography and the Blue Mountains in the far distance on clear days. Look for the large scale of the Hunter Valley coal mines further inland before reaching the metropolitan area.
Book Hotels in SydneyDistance: 443 km (275 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 44 min
Departure: CFS (-30.3206005096, 153.115997314)
Arrival: SYD (-33.94609832763672, 151.177001953125)
Route Type: Domestic
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