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MOV → BNE
Which side of the plane to sit from Moranbah Airport (Moranbah) to Brisbane International Airport (Brisbane)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior visual experience, featuring the dramatic volcanic plugs of the Peak Range, the high-altitude rainforests of the Bunya Mountains, and a prime view of the Brisbane city skyline upon arrival.
Peak Range Plugs
A series of ancient, sharp-peaked volcanic plugs including Wolfang Peak rising dramatically from the flat terrain.
Bunya Mountains
The highest peaks of the southern Great Dividing Range covered in ancient rainforest and unique Bunya pine canopies.
Brisbane CBD
Excellent views of the Brisbane River loops and the downtown skyscrapers if landing from the north on Runway 19.
Great Dividing Range
Fly over the rugged sandstone cliffs and deep eucalyptus-filled valleys of the Australian eastern escarpment.
Sit behind the wing for an unobstructed view of the Peak Range shortly after takeoff. Afternoon flights offer the best lighting as the sun sets to the west, casting long shadows over the mountains and highlighting the city's architecture.
Bowen Basin Mines
Witness the massive scale of industrial open-cut coal mines that define the Moranbah landscape from above.
Moreton Bay
On final approach, enjoy views of the turquoise waters and sandy outlines of Moreton and North Stradbroke Islands.
Central Queensland Plains
Vast agricultural mosaics and cattle grazing lands stretching toward the Coral Sea coast.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the harsh western sun. Watch for the distant shimmer of the Pacific Ocean as the plane crosses the Connors Range during the mid-flight phase.
Distance: 781 km (485 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 18 min
Departure: MOV (-22.057800293000003, 148.07699585)
Arrival: BNE (-27.38419914245605, 153.11700439453125)
Route Type: Domestic
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