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GFF → SYD
Which side of the plane to sit from Griffith Airport (Griffith) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (Sydney)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is generally superior for this route because it provides the most iconic views of the Sydney CBD, the Harbour Bridge, and the Opera House during the typical northern approach into Sydney Kingsford Smith.
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Riverina Agricultural Grid
The geometric beauty of citrus orchards and vineyards surrounding Griffith as you depart.
Blue Mountains National Park
Dramatic sandstone escarpments and deep eucalyptus-filled valleys of the Great Dividing Range.
Sydney Skyline
Unrivaled views of the city skyscrapers, the Harbour Bridge, and the Opera House during a Runway 16 arrival.
Parramatta River
The main waterway that snakes through the western suburbs, leading your eyes directly to the CBD.
Book a window seat on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the northern sun. If the aircraft approaches from the north over the city (Runway 16), have your camera ready as you pass the Olympic Park; the transition from suburbs to the dense city core is spectacular.
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MIA Irrigation Canals
View the intricate Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area infrastructure that turns the dry plains green.
Lake Burragorang
The massive reservoir behind Warragamba Dam, which provides the primary water supply for Sydney.
Royal National Park
Vast stretches of coastal heathland and rugged cliffs south of the Sydney basin.
Botany Bay
The historic landing site of Captain Cook and the industrial activity of Port Botany's container terminals.
The right side is best for afternoon flights to keep the sun behind you. This side offers a unique perspective of the southern coastline and the Kurnell Peninsula if the plane is landing towards the north (Runway 34). Look for the sheer cliffs of the Illawarra Escarpment in the distance.
Book Hotels in SydneyDistance: 472 km (293 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 47 min
Departure: GFF (-34.250801086399996, 146.067001343)
Arrival: SYD (-33.94609832763672, 151.177001953125)
Route Type: Domestic
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