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CNS → ABM
Which side of the plane to sit from Cairns International Airport (Cairns) to Northern Peninsula Airport (Amberley)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers an unparalleled view of the Great Barrier Reef's outer ribbon reefs and the stunning transition from tropical rainforest to the remote, white-sand coastlines of the Cape York Peninsula.
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Great Barrier Reef
Spectacular aerial views of turquoise lagoons and coral formations stretching along the coastline.
Daintree Coast
The rare sight where the world's oldest rainforest directly meets the reef-fringed Coral Sea.
Princess Charlotte Bay
A massive, remote bay known for its shallow turquoise waters and diverse marine life sightings.
Shelburne Bay Dunes
Unique, bright white silica sand dunes that contrast sharply against the surrounding tropical landscape.
Endeavour Strait
The historic waters between the mainland and the Torres Strait Islands as you approach Bamaga.
Book a window seat on the right for morning flights to have the sun behind you, illuminating the vibrant colors of the Great Barrier Reef. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff as the plane climbs over the coast. Look for the distinct color change at the continental shelf where the turquoise reef drops into deep indigo water.
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Wet Tropics Rainforest
Ancient rainforest-covered mountains of the Great Dividing Range immediately after takeoff from Cairns.
Lakeland Tablelands
The contrasting red volcanic soils and green patchwork of tropical agriculture in the interior.
Jardine River
The massive freshwater river system that marks the final crossing before reaching the tip of Australia.
Cape York Interior
Rugged, remote tropical savanna landscapes and red-dirt tracks stretching toward the Gulf of Carpentaria.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the western sun. This side is ideal for spotting the winding river systems and the rugged spine of the Great Dividing Range. During the wet season (December–March), watch for dramatic waterfalls and high river levels in the remote valleys below.
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Get eSIMs for AustraliaDistance: 750 km (466 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 15 min
Departure: CNS (-16.885799408, 145.755004883)
Arrival: ABM (-10.9508, 142.459)
Route Type: Domestic
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