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LDH → PQQ
Which side of the plane to sit from Lord Howe Island Airport (Lord Howe Island) to Port Macquarie Airport (Port Macquarie)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side offers a spectacular perspective of Lord Howe Island's iconic southern peaks upon departure and a prime view of the Port Macquarie coastline and town center during the final approach.
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Twin Peaks
The dramatic southern summits of Mount Gower and Mount Lidgbird rising sharply from the ocean.
Ball's Pyramid
The world's tallest sea stack can often be spotted jutting out of the ocean about 20km to the south.
Tacking Point
The iconic white lighthouse perched on the rocky headland as you transition from sea to land.
Town Beach
A bird's-eye view of the popular surf beach and the colorful Port Macquarie Breakwall graffiti.
The right side is generally superior for the LHI-PQQ route. For the best photography of the Lord Howe mountains, an afternoon flight is ideal as the sun will be behind you. Keep your camera ready as soon as the landing gear drops, as the Tacking Point Lighthouse appears quickly.
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Lagoon Vista
The shallow turquoise reefs and white sands of the Lord Howe Island lagoon visible immediately after takeoff.
Open Tasman Sea
The vast stretch of the Pacific Ocean between the island and the mainland Australian coast.
Limeburners Creek
The rugged coastal heathlands and wilderness areas located just north of Port Macquarie.
Hastings River
The winding estuary where the river meets the sea, often busy with local watercraft.
Choose the left side if you want a clear view of the northern end of Lord Howe Island during departure. On approach to Port Macquarie, this side is better if the aircraft enters a southern pattern over Lighthouse Beach.
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Get eSIMs for AustraliaDistance: 589 km (366 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 59 min
Departure: LDH (-31.5382995605, 159.07699585)
Arrival: PQQ (-31.435800552399996, 152.863006592)
Route Type: Domestic
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