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CNJ → BNE
Which side of the plane to sit from Cloncurry Airport (Cloncurry) to Brisbane International Airport (Brisbane)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic transition from the arid Queensland outback to the lush Great Dividing Range and the stunning turquoise waters of Moreton Bay during the final approach.
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Selwyn Range
Ancient, mineral-rich rocky outcrops and rugged terrain immediately after departing Cloncurry.
Carnarvon National Park
Distal views of the high sandstone plateaus and deep gorges of the Central Highlands.
Glass House Mountains
The iconic volcanic plugs rising sharply from the coastal plain as the plane nears the coast.
Moreton Bay
Stunning vistas of Bribie Island and the sandbanks of Moreton Island during the northern approach descent.
Port of Brisbane
The intricate layout of the shipping terminals and Fisherman Islands just before touchdown.
Book an early morning flight for the best light on the red outback soil. The left side is essential if the plane arrives from the north, as it provides the iconic 'bay loop' view. Avoid seats directly over the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the Glass House Mountains.
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Darling Downs
A vast patchwork of multi-colored agricultural fields and rich black-soil plains near Toowoomba.
Main Range
The dense, dark green canopy of the Great Dividing Range's rainforest-clad peaks.
Brisbane River
The winding curves of the river as it snakes through the western suburbs and toward the city.
Brisbane CBD
Excellent views of the city's skyscraper cluster if the flight performs a southern approach pattern.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. It provides the best view of the Brisbane city skyline if the wind dictates a landing from the south over the suburbs. Keep a lookout for the Wivenhoe Dam reservoir shortly before the descent begins.
Book Hotels in BrisbaneDistance: 1,481 km (920 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 58 min
Departure: CNJ (-20.6686000824, 140.503997803)
Arrival: BNE (-27.38419914245605, 153.11700439453125)
Route Type: Domestic
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