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SYD → TWB
Which side of the plane to sit from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (Sydney) to Toowoomba Airport (Toowoomba)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers iconic views of Sydney Harbour on departure, followed by the New South Wales coastline and the dramatic Great Dividing Range escarpment during the approach to Toowoomba.
Sydney Harbour
Unmatched views of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge on a northerly departure from Runway 34L/R.
Central Coast
Stunning vistas of Lake Macquarie, Tuggerah Lakes, and the pristine surf beaches heading north.
Newcastle Coastline
The industrial beauty of the Newcastle port transitioning into the white sands of Port Stephens.
Barrington Tops
The lush, high-altitude rainforests and rugged peaks of the Barrington Tops National Park.
The Escarpment
The dramatic cliff edges and steep ridges of the Toowoomba Range as the plane levels for landing.
Sit on the right side for the iconic 'city loop' view if the wind dictates a northwards takeoff. Morning flights provide excellent front-lit views of the coastline. During landing, watch for the steep drop-offs of the escarpment which Toowoomba is famous for.
Western Sydney
Aerial perspectives of the Greater Sydney basin and the Parramatta River winding westward.
Blue Mountains
A distant view of the rugged sandstone plateaus and the signature blue haze of the UNESCO heritage area.
Hunter Valley
The inland patches of vineyards and rolling hills of Australia's oldest commercial wine region.
Darling Downs
Expansive, colorful agricultural patchwork fields that signify the final approach into the Darling Downs region.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to witness the sunset over the Great Dividing Range. It provides a better view of the vast inland agricultural landscape as you descend toward Toowoomba Airport.
Distance: 716 km (445 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 12 min
Departure: SYD (-33.94609832763672, 151.177001953125)
Arrival: TWB (-27.542801, 151.916)
Route Type: Domestic
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