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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a superior vantage point for the stunning Queensland coastline, featuring the southern reaches of the Great Barrier Reef and the iconic K'gari (Fraser Island).

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Broad Sound

View the massive tidal estuaries and intricate turquoise water patterns shortly after take-off from Mackay.

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K'gari (Fraser Island)

The world's largest sand island is a major highlight, showing off its perched lakes and massive sand blows.

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Sunshine Coast Beaches

Panoramic views of Noosa National Park, the Maroochy River, and the long stretches of golden sand toward Caloundra.

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Moreton Bay

Crystal clear views of Bribie Island and the sandbanks of the northern bay during the final descent phase.

Morning flights provide the best lighting for the ocean colors without reflection. Ensure you are seated behind the wing for an unobstructed view of K'gari, which appears about mid-way through the flight. If the plane lands from the north, you will have a front-row seat to the bay's islands.

Right Side Highlights
6.8
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Gladstone Port

A bird's-eye view of the massive industrial infrastructure and shipping vessels of Queensland's busiest port.

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Glass House Mountains

Thirteen dramatic volcanic peaks rising abruptly from the coastal plain, visible about 15 minutes before landing.

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Brisbane CBD

If the flight approaches from the north and lands toward the south, you may see the city skyline and the Brisbane River.

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Mount Beerburrum

Part of the hinterland range offering deep green forest views contrasting with the urban sprawl.

Choose the right side for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the setting sun over the ocean. This side is particularly rewarding as you enter the SE Queensland airspace, where the unique silhouettes of the Glass House Mountains become the primary landmark.

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Route Information

Distance: 798 km (496 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 20 min

Departure: MKY (-21.171699523900003, 149.179992676)

Arrival: BNE (-27.38419914245605, 153.11700439453125)

Route Type: Domestic

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