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TSV → WIN
Which side of the plane to sit from Townsville Airport (Townsville) to Winton Airport (Winton)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side provides a superior view of North Queensland's transition from the Great Dividing Range to the deep outback, including historical towns and rugged sandstone national parks.
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Castle Hill & City
A stunning aerial perspective of Townsville’s iconic pink granite monolith and the city grid during departure.
Charters Towers
The historic gold-mining town is clearly visible, showing its Victorian-era layout amidst the scrubland.
White Mountains
Spectacular views of White Mountains National Park, featuring rugged white sandstone formations and deep gorges.
The Dinosaur Trail
As you approach Winton, look for the ancient landscapes that are world-famous for fossil discoveries.
The Jump-Ups
The iconic mesa-like plateaus or 'jump-ups' that define the Winton skyline and provide dramatic shadows at sunset.
This is the best side for morning flights to avoid the sun's glare. Keep your camera ready about 15-20 minutes into the flight for the best view of Charters Towers. The 'jump-up' mesas near Winton are most photogenic during the late afternoon when the low sun highlights their vertical cliffs.
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Bowling Green Bay
Initial views of the coastal wetlands and mangroves south of Townsville shortly after takeoff.
Mount Elliot
The massive granite massif of Bowling Green Bay National Park rising sharply from the surrounding plains.
Burdekin River
One of Australia's largest rivers, visible as it meanders through the dry tropical landscape.
Galilee Basin
The vast, flat expanse of central Queensland where the greenery of the coast gives way to the brown and gold of the interior.
Inland Horizons
Uninterrupted views of the classic Australian 'big sky' country as the aircraft pushes deeper into the outback.
On morning flights, the sun will be on this side, causing significant glare and making photography difficult. Choose this side for afternoon flights to enjoy the warm glow over the Burdekin catchment. Watch for the sudden change in soil color from coastal grey to outback red.
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Get eSIMs for AustraliaDistance: 516 km (321 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 52 min
Departure: TSV (-19.252500534057617, 146.76499938964844)
Arrival: WIN (-22.36359977722168, 143.08599853515625)
Route Type: Domestic
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