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SYD → DBO
Which side of the plane to sit from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (Sydney) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (Dubbo)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most iconic views of the Blue Mountains' dramatic sandstone escarpments and the sprawling Lake Burrendong reservoir during the descent.
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Western Sydney Sprawl
Aerial views of the rapidly expanding residential areas and infrastructure of Greater Western Sydney during climb-out.
Blue Mountains National Park
Spectacular views of the rugged sandstone cliffs and deep forested valleys of the Grose Valley and Katoomba regions.
Lake Burrendong
A massive inland dam near Wellington that creates a stunning contrast of blue water against the dry Australian landscape.
Macquarie Valley Plains
The transition from the Great Dividing Range into the expansive, golden patchwork fields of the central-west farming belt.
For the best lighting on the Blue Mountains cliffs, choose a morning flight when the sun is behind you, illuminating the orange rock faces. During winter, look for morning frost or occasional snow on the higher peaks near the start of the cruise phase.
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Sydney Harbour & CBD
Depending on the runway departure, you may catch a glimpse of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and CBD skyline to the east.
Wollemi Wilderness
Vast tracts of ancient, untouched eucalyptus forest within one of NSW's most remote national parks.
Capertee Valley
The world's second-largest canyon by width, featuring unique flat-topped mesas and dramatic valley walls.
Mudgee Wine Region
Orderly rows of vineyards and rolling green hills surrounding the historic township of Mudgee shortly before the descent.
The right side is ideal for spotting the unique geography of the Capertee Valley about mid-way through the flight. On the approach to Dubbo, keep an eye out for the Macquarie River winding through the landscape toward the city center.
Book Hotels in DubboDistance: 309 km (192 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 31 min
Departure: SYD (-33.94609832763672, 151.177001953125)
Arrival: DBO (-32.2167015076, 148.574996948)
Route Type: Domestic
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