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DBO → SYD
Which side of the plane to sit from Dubbo City Regional Airport (Dubbo) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (Sydney)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side typically provides the most iconic views of Sydney Harbour, the Northern Beaches, and the Hawkesbury River during the standard approach into Kingsford Smith Airport.
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Wollemi National Park
View the vast, rugged wilderness of the northern Blue Mountains and deep sandstone canyons.
Hawkesbury River
Watch the intricate, winding waterways and inlets of this massive river system as you descend.
Northern Beaches
On clear days, the coastline from Palm Beach down to Manly is visible during the turn toward the airport.
Sydney Harbour Bridge
If landing on Runway 16L/R, you get a premium view of the Bridge and the Opera House.
Lower North Shore
Dense urban greenery and high-rise clusters of North Sydney and Chatswood appear just before touchdown.
Book a window seat on the left for the best chance of seeing the Opera House. For morning flights, the sun is behind you, providing perfect lighting for photography of the coast and city. Look out for the Wollemi Pine habitat areas shortly after passing Mudgee.
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Blue Mountains National Park
Dramatic views of the southern escarpments, deep valleys, and the Jamison Valley region.
Lake Burragorang
See the massive reservoir behind Warragamba Dam, which supplies most of Sydney's water.
Western Sydney Airport
Observe the massive construction site of the upcoming Badgerys Creek aviation hub.
Sydney CBD Skyline
Offers a panoramic view of the city skyscrapers from the west during the final approach path.
Port Botany
Get a close-up view of the massive container ships and cranes just before landing.
The right side is ideal for sunset flights, as the sun illuminates the sandstone cliffs of the Blue Mountains in brilliant oranges. If the flight approaches from the south over the ocean, this side offers a better view of the Royal National Park.
Book Hotels in SydneyDistance: 309 km (192 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 31 min
Departure: DBO (-32.2167015076, 148.574996948)
Arrival: SYD (-33.94609832763672, 151.177001953125)
Route Type: Domestic
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