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POM → BNE
Which side of the plane to sit from Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (Port Moresby) to Brisbane International Airport (Brisbane)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Port Moresby coastline upon departure and the iconic Glass House Mountains and Sunshine Coast hinterland during the approach into Brisbane.
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Port Moresby Harbour
A detailed view of the PNG capital, Fairfax Harbour, and the growing urban coastline.
Glass House Mountains
Dramatic volcanic plugs that rise abruptly from the flat coastal plain of the Sunshine Coast.
Sunshine Coast Coastline
Aerial perspectives of Noosa, Maroochydore, and the white sandy beaches stretching toward Bribie Island.
Brisbane River
The winding 'Brown Snake' river loops and the dense skyline of the Brisbane CBD on final approach.
D'Aguilar Range
Lush green mountain ranges and subtropical rainforests framing the western edge of the city.
The right side is ideal for morning flights when the sun illuminates the Australian coastline from the east. Keep your camera ready as you pass the Sunshine Coast for the best shots of the Glass House Mountains, which are a major landmark of this route.
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Bootless Bay
Vibrant coral reefs and turquoise shallow waters immediately south of Jacksons International Airport.
Moreton Island
The world's third largest sand island, featuring massive dunes and the iconic Tangalooma Wrecks.
Moreton Bay
Shallow sandbanks and marine patterns visible in the bay during the final descent into Brisbane.
North Stradbroke Island
Expansive views of Main Beach and the blue waters of the Pacific Ocean on the approach.
Sit on the left for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the setting sun over the Coral Sea. This side is also best if the plane approaches Brisbane from the north over the bay, providing a great view of the sand islands.
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Get eSIMs for AustraliaDistance: 2,089 km (1,298 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 47 min
Departure: POM (-9.44338035583496, 147.22000122070312)
Arrival: BNE (-27.38419914245605, 153.11700439453125)
Route Type: International
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