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SYD → MIM
Which side of the plane to sit from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (Sydney) to Merimbula Airport (Merimbula)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers an unparalleled vantage point of the stunning New South Wales coastline, featuring turquoise bays, white sand beaches, and the deep blue of the Tasman Sea.
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Sydney Southern Beaches
Aerial views of Bondi, Coogee, and Cronulla shortly after takeoff from SYD.
Jervis Bay
Spot the remarkably clear, turquoise waters and the white sands of Hyams Beach.
Batemans Bay
A sprawling coastal inlet where the Clyde River meets the Pacific Ocean.
Montague Island
A small, rocky nature reserve near Narooma known for its seal and penguin colonies.
Merimbula Bay
The final descent offers a sweeping view of the Sapphire Coast's rugged headlands.
Sit on the left (Port side) for consistent ocean views. Morning flights are ideal to have the sun behind you, illuminating the coastline without glare. Keep an eye out for whale migrations during winter and spring (June-November).
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Sydney CBD
If departing to the north before banking south, you may see the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.
Royal National Park
A vast expanse of green forest and dramatic sandstone sea cliffs bordering Sydney.
Illawarra Escarpment
Dramatic mountain ranges that drop sharply toward the coastal plains of Wollongong.
Lake Illawarra
A large coastal lagoon popular for watersports, visible just south of Wollongong.
Gulaga Mountain
Also known as Mt Dromedary, this sacred site rises prominently from the landscape near Tilba.
The right side (Starboard) is best for sunset flights as the sun dips behind the Great Dividing Range. Look for the Sea Cliff Bridge shortly after leaving Sydney's airspace for a marvel of engineering hugging the cliffs.
Book Hotels in MerimbulaDistance: 349 km (217 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 35 min
Departure: SYD (-33.94609832763672, 151.177001953125)
Arrival: MIM (-36.9085998535, 149.901000977)
Route Type: Domestic
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