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ISA → BNE
Which side of the plane to sit from Mount Isa Airport (Mount Isa) to Brisbane International Airport (Brisbane)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior aerial perspective of the industrial scale of Mount Isa Mines upon departure and is more likely to offer direct views of the Brisbane CBD and the winding Brisbane River during the final approach phase.
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Mount Isa Mines
A spectacular view of one of the world's largest industrial mining complexes immediately after takeoff.
Lake Moondarra
A large artificial lake that provides a stark, beautiful blue contrast to the surrounding red desert.
Darling Downs
Rich, geometric agricultural patchwork of the fertile plains leading toward the Great Dividing Range.
Brisbane CBD
The iconic city skyline and the snake-like bends of the Brisbane River during the southern approach.
Sit behind the wing for the clearest view of the mines on takeoff. During the descent, the right side is frequently positioned for the best view of the Brisbane city center, especially during the standard approach from the west or south.
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The Outback Expanse
Vast stretches of red earth and rugged arid terrain characteristic of Northwest Queensland.
Channel Country
A unique landscape of braided river systems and floodplains that create intricate patterns from above.
Glass House Mountains
Distinctive volcanic peaks visible to the north during the initial stages of the descent into Brisbane.
Moreton Bay
Vibrant blue waters and sandy shoals of the bay visible if the flight patterns north of the airport.
Morning flights are ideal for the left side to avoid direct sun glare while flying southeast. Keep a close watch for the 'fractal' water patterns of the Channel Country mid-flight, which are most impressive after rare rainfall.
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Get eSIMs for AustraliaDistance: 1,571 km (976 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 6 min
Departure: ISA (-20.6639003754, 139.488998413)
Arrival: BNE (-27.38419914245605, 153.11700439453125)
Route Type: Domestic
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