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SYD → TRO
Which side of the plane to sit from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (Sydney) to Taree Airport (Taree)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a premium coastal vantage point, featuring iconic views of Sydney Harbour, the Northern Beaches, and the expansive blue waters of Port Stephens.
Sydney Harbour
Direct views of the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and CBD skyscrapers immediately after a northern takeoff.
Northern Beaches
A continuous chain of golden sand beaches from Manly up to the Barrenjoey Lighthouse at Palm Beach.
Newcastle Coastline
The industrial charm of the Hunter River mouth and the scenic Nobbys Headland.
Stockton Bight Sand Dunes
The largest moving coastal sand mass in the Southern Hemisphere, creating a desert-like view next to the sea.
Port Stephens
The crystal clear waters of the bay and the distinctive 'Tomaree Head' volcanic peaks.
Secure a window seat on the right for the most spectacular scenery. Morning flights provide the best lighting for photography of the beaches. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff from SYD, as the turn north usually provides the best angle of the city and harbour.
Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
Dense bushland and deep creek valleys of one of Australia's oldest national parks.
Great Dividing Range
Distant views of the hazy blue peaks of the mountain range running parallel to the coast.
Hunter Valley Hinterland
The rolling green hills and agricultural plains extending west toward the wine country.
Lake Macquarie West
The inland shores of Australia's largest coastal saltwater lagoon.
The left side is preferable for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the sun reflecting off the Pacific Ocean. It provides a peaceful view of the Australian bush and the sprawling suburbs of Western Sydney and the Central Coast hinterland.
Distance: 261 km (162 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 26 min
Departure: SYD (-33.94609832763672, 151.177001953125)
Arrival: TRO (-31.8885993958, 152.51400756799998)
Route Type: Domestic
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