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LST → SYD
Which side of the plane to sit from Launceston Airport (Launceston) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (Sydney)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is the superior choice for this route, offering a spectacular tour of the New South Wales coastline and the highest probability of viewing the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge upon arrival.
Flinders Island
The rugged granite peaks and white beaches of the Furneaux Group visible in the Bass Strait.
Jervis Bay
Strikingly white sand and turquoise waters of this iconic marine park on the NSW South Coast.
Illawarra Coastline
Dramatic views of the Sea Cliff Bridge and the industrial port of Wollongong.
Royal National Park
Dense coastal eucalyptus forests and sandstone cliffs marking the southern edge of Sydney.
Sydney Harbour
The world-famous Opera House and Harbour Bridge are often visible on the standard arrival path.
Sit on the right for the iconic 'Sydney Harbour' view. Most flights into SYD perform a U-turn over the ocean or harbor, placing the city center directly out of the right-hand windows. Morning flights offer the best lighting without sun glare.
Tamar Valley
Aerial views of the lush vineyards and the winding Tamar River as you depart Launceston.
Bass Strait
A vast expanse of blue water connecting the island state to the Australian mainland.
Great Dividing Range
The rugged inland mountain peaks and forested slopes visible as the flight moves north.
Southern Highlands
Patchwork emerald green fields and quaint rural townships south of Sydney.
Parramatta River
Views of Western Sydney's growing skyline and the river system leading toward the harbor.
The left side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the mountains. It also provides an excellent view of Botany Bay and the airport itself if the aircraft lands on the northern runways.
Distance: 914 km (568 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 31 min
Departure: LST (-41.54529953, 147.214004517)
Arrival: SYD (-33.94609832763672, 151.177001953125)
Route Type: Domestic
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