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Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side is significantly better for the iconic approach into Sydney, offering potential views of the Illawarra coastline, the Royal National Park, and the world-famous Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House during the final descent.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Snowy Mountains

On clear winter days, the distant snow-capped peaks of the Australian Alps are visible far to the south.

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Lake George

A mysterious endorheic lake near Canberra that fluctuates between a massive body of water and a grassy plain.

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Southern Highlands

The lush, green rolling hills around Bowral and Mittagong provide a picturesque patchwork of vineyards and estates.

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Royal National Park

The world's second-oldest national park reveals its dramatic coastal cliffs and dense eucalyptus forests just before landing.

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Sydney Harbour

If the flight approaches from the north or loops around the city, this side offers the 'money shot' of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.

This is the 'scenic side' for the Sydney arrival. To maximize your chances of seeing the city skyline, hope for a northerly landing (Runway 34L). Late afternoon flights provide a beautiful 'golden hour' glow over the coastline and the city's glass skyscrapers.

Left Side Highlights
6.8
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Murrumbidgee River

Visible immediately after takeoff from Wagga Wagga, the river's winding path carves through the agricultural plains.

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Gundagai Bridges

The historic Prince Alfred Bridge and the modern Hume Highway bridges are clearly visible crossing the floodplains.

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Burrinjuck Dam

A massive reservoir nestled in the foothills, providing a stunning contrast of blue water against the rugged bushland.

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Blue Mountains

On the northern horizon, the hazy blue sandstone plateaus and deep gorges of the Great Dividing Range dominate the view.

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Sydney Olympic Park

As the plane enters the Sydney basin, look for the distinctive white roof of Accor Stadium and the surrounding parklands.

Sit on the left if you prefer looking out over the vast Australian interior and the rugged northern sections of the Great Dividing Range. In the morning, you will have the sun behind you, providing excellent clarity and reduced glare for photography of the mountains.

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Route Information

Distance: 366 km (227 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 37 min

Departure: WGA (-35.1652984619, 147.466003418)

Arrival: SYD (-33.94609832763672, 151.177001953125)

Route Type: Domestic

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