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PQQ → SYD
Which side of the plane to sit from Port Macquarie Airport (Port Macquarie) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (Sydney)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side provides a continuous, breathtaking panorama of the New South Wales coastline, featuring turquoise estuaries, massive sand dunes, and the famous Northern Beaches of Sydney.
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North Brother Mountain
A dramatic 476-meter peak that marks the Camden Haven region just south of Port Macquarie.
Wallis Lake
The striking turquoise waters and intricate sandbars of the Forster-Tuncurry area.
Stockton Bight Dunes
The largest moving coastal sand dunes in the Southern Hemisphere, stretching 32km toward Port Stephens.
Newcastle Coast
Aerial views of Nobby's Head, the historic lighthouse, and the industrial heart of the Hunter region.
Sydney Northern Beaches
Clear views of Palm Beach, the Barrenjoey Lighthouse, and the string of golden beaches leading to Manly.
The Left Side is premier for morning flights to see the sun reflecting off the Pacific Ocean. During a 'Runway 34' approach at Sydney, this side offers great views of the CBD after the plane performs a U-turn over the ocean. Choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze.
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Barrington Tops
Distant views of the rugged, mist-covered mountains of the Great Dividing Range.
Hunter Valley Vineyards
The patchwork landscape of Australia's oldest wine region near Pokolbin and Cessnock.
Lake Macquarie
The vast blue expanse of Australia's largest permanent saltwater lake, dotted with yachts.
Hawkesbury River
Deep sandstone gorges and winding waterways of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.
Sydney Skyline
If landing from the north (Runway 16), this side offers the iconic 'money shot' of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.
The Right Side is best for afternoon flights to witness the sunset over the Blue Mountains. It is also the superior side for city views if the flight takes a direct path over the Sydney CBD for a southern landing. Watch for the sharp contrast between the dense Sydney suburban sprawl and the rugged national park bushland.
Book Hotels in SydneyDistance: 321 km (199 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 32 min
Departure: PQQ (-31.435800552399996, 152.863006592)
Arrival: SYD (-33.94609832763672, 151.177001953125)
Route Type: Domestic
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