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MEL → CFS
Which side of the plane to sit from Melbourne International Airport (Melbourne) to Coffs Harbour Airport (Coff's Harbour)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point for the Great Dividing Range, the Snowy Mountains, and a breathtaking coastal approach over the Solitary Islands.
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Snowy Mountains
Stunning views of the Australian Alps, often snow-capped during winter months.
ACT Environs
Distant glimpses of the Brindabella Ranges and the landscape surrounding the national capital.
Hunter Valley
Vibrant green vineyards and the sprawling open-cut mines further north.
The Coffs Coast
A brilliant blue coastline featuring the Solitary Islands Marine Park during the final descent.
Muttonbird Island
A close-up view of this iconic nature reserve and the Coffs Harbour Jetty area just before touchdown.
Sit on the right for the best coastal views. During winter (June–August), keep your eyes peeled for the snow on Mount Kosciuszko. On the final approach into Coffs Harbour, the right side usually provides a superior view of the beaches and the marina.
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Victorian Wheatbelt
Expansive geometric agricultural patterns across the Goulburn Valley region.
Inland River Systems
The winding paths of the Murray and Murrumbidgee river tributaries.
Western Slopes
The rugged transition from the high country to the western plains of New South Wales.
Dorrigo National Park
Dense, ancient rainforest canopies visible as the aircraft begins its descent into the Coffs region.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to avoid the direct eastern sun. This side is ideal for seeing the vastness of the Australian interior and the dramatic changes in vegetation from dry plains to subtropical rainforest.
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Get eSIMs for AustraliaDistance: 1,117 km (694 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 29 min
Departure: MEL (-37.673302, 144.843002)
Arrival: CFS (-30.3206005096, 153.115997314)
Route Type: Domestic
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