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HKT → SYD
Which side of the plane to sit from Phuket International Airport (Phuket) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (Sydney)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior perspective for the iconic Phuket departure and the world-famous Sydney Harbour approach, including the Opera House and Bridge.
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Phang Nga Bay
Emerald waters and dramatic limestone karsts immediately after takeoff from Phuket.
Sumatran Volcanoes
Distant views of the volcanic peaks of Bukit Barisan as the flight crosses the equator.
Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre
Stunning white salt pans and unique desert patterns in the Australian interior.
Blue Mountains
Deep canyons and eucalyptus-covered ridges as you descend into the Sydney basin.
Sydney Harbour
The ultimate prize: bird's-eye views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge on northern arrivals.
Book a window seat on the left (Seat A) for the best chance of seeing the Sydney Harbour Bridge during the 'track' approach to Runway 16. Most HKT-SYD flights are overnight; if arriving at dawn, the left side also avoids the direct glare of the rising sun while crossing the Australian continent.
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Andaman Sea
Clear turquoise waters and tropical islands during the initial climb out of Thailand.
Great Sandy Desert
Vast stretches of red longitudinal dunes and remote Australian outback landscapes.
Outback Sunset
Incredible red and purple hues over the desert if the flight timing aligns with dusk.
Great Dividing Range
The rugged eastern mountain chain separating the interior from the New South Wales coast.
Botany Bay
Views of the historic bay and the Kurnell Peninsula just before touching down at SYD.
The right side (Seat K/L) is excellent for observing the vastness of the Australian 'Red Centre'. If the flight departs in the late afternoon, the right side will witness a spectacular sunset over the Indian Ocean. Be aware that on most northern arrivals into Sydney, this side will face the ocean rather than the city center.
Book Hotels in SydneyDistance: 7,267 km (4,516 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 8 hrs 33 min
Departure: HKT (8.1132, 98.316902)
Arrival: SYD (-33.94609832763672, 151.177001953125)
Route Type: International
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