From SYD?

The left side offers the premier view of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge on departure and provides the most scenic approach to the Southern California coastline.

The right side offers a superior view of the Sydney CBD and Harbour during departure, followed by the deep sandstone canyons and dramatic cliffs of the Blue Mountains and Kanangra-Boyd wilderness.

The right side offers a superior perspective of the Australian coastline during takeoff and the iconic Vancouver skyline, Stanley Park, and the North Shore Mountains during the final approach into YVR.

The left side offers superior views of the Sydney coastline upon departure and a spectacular perspective of the Samoan archipelago, including Savai'i and the Apolima Strait, during the final approach.

While both sides offer distinct Australian landscapes, the Right Side is superior for its dramatic views of the Blue Mountains canyons upon departure and the lush vineyard patterns of the Barossa Valley during the final approach into Adelaide.

The right side offers a superior view of the Sydney CBD and Harbor Bridge shortly after takeoff, followed by the most dramatic sandstone cliffs and deep canyons of the northern Blue Mountains.

The Right Side offers a superior perspective of the central Australian deserts and the iconic coastline of Broome, including the world-famous Cable Beach during the final approach.

The right side offers a superior departure view of Sydney's coastline and harbor, followed by exceptional views of the Great Barrier Reef's edge and the dramatic river systems upon entering mainland China.

The right side is generally superior as it offers the iconic Sydney CBD skyline and Harbour views on departure, followed by the geometric layout of Canberra's Parliamentary Triangle during the approach.

The left side offers a more diverse range of geographic features, including the unique red landscapes of the Australian outback and the dramatic karst mountain ranges of Southern China, while generally avoiding the harsh glare of the morning sun on northbound flights.

The left side is superior for this route because it offers iconic views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House shortly after takeoff (depending on runway direction) and provides the most direct perspective of the Wellington city center and inner harbor upon arrival.

The right side is the clear winner for its iconic departure views of Sydney Harbour and the scenic coastline of the Central Coast before heading inland over the Hunter Valley vineyards.