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LRE → WIN
Which side of the plane to sit from Longreach Airport (Longreach) to Winton Airport (Winton)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most dramatic views of the 'Jump-up' country—unique mesa formations—and the intricate braided channels of the Thomson River system as you approach the heart of dinosaur country.
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Thomson River Braids
Exquisite views of the complex, winding watercourse patterns that define the Queensland Channel Country.
Mitchell Grass Downs
Vast, rolling plains of golden grass that change color dramatically with the angle of the sun.
The Jump-ups
Stunning flat-topped mesas and plateaus that rise abruptly from the plains near Winton, characteristic of the Winton Formation.
Remote Homesteads
Glimpses of isolated outback stations and their surrounding stockyards, showing the scale of regional pastoral life.
The left side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the harsh eastern sun. As you approach Winton, look specifically for the shadows cast by the Jump-ups, which highlight the rugged terrain where many dinosaur fossils are discovered. The descent into Winton is the best time for photography of the mesa landscape.
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Qantas Founders Museum
On departure from Longreach, spot the iconic Boeing 747 and 707 parked at the museum site.
Landsborough Highway
The 'Matilda Way' or 'Long Paddock' cuts a perfectly straight line through the red earth and scrub.
Darr River Crossing
A significant watercourse that provides a green corridor of Coolibah trees amidst the arid landscape.
Winton Outskirts
Rugged, fossil-rich terrain surrounding the town, known as the dinosaur capital of Australia.
The right side provides an excellent view of the Longreach township and the airport's historic museum immediately after takeoff if departing to the northwest. Keep an eye out for the Darr River; during the wet season, this area transforms into a lush green belt. Late afternoon flights on this side offer beautiful 'golden hour' lighting over the red dirt.
Book Hotels in WintonDistance: 171 km (106 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 17 min
Departure: LRE (-23.4342002869, 144.279998779)
Arrival: WIN (-22.36359977722168, 143.08599853515625)
Route Type: Domestic
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