During the standard southerly approach to runway 16, passengers on the left side are treated to iconic views of the Sydney Harbour and the city skyline before touching down.
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic Australian Outback transition and the iconic Sydney Harbour and Opera House on the preferred northern approach to SYD.
The right side of the aircraft offers a spectacular coastal journey, culminating in a dramatic approach over the Pacific Ocean, the Royal National Park, and Botany Bay.
While both sides offer scenic views of the Australian landscape, the Left Side is the clear winner for the iconic 'money shot' of the Sydney CBD, Harbour Bridge, and Opera House during the common northern approach into SYD.
The left side provides a premier viewing experience of the New South Wales coastline, featuring turquoise estuaries, vast sand dunes, and the iconic Sydney CBD skyline during the standard approach sequence.
The left side is widely considered superior because it offers the iconic postcard view of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House during the standard northern arrival into Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.
The left side provides the most iconic views, featuring the dramatic volcanoes of East Java and the best chance to see the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge during a northern approach into SYD.
The left side is generally superior for this route because it provides the most iconic views of the Sydney CBD, the Harbour Bridge, and the Opera House during the typical northern approach into Sydney Kingsford Smith.
The left side provides a consistent view of the stunning East Australian coastline, including Fraser Island, the Gold Coast, and the high probability of seeing the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House on arrival.
The left side offers superior views of the Tasmanian landscape upon departure, the rugged New South Wales coastline during transit, and the iconic Sydney skyline and Harbour Bridge during the standard approach into SYD.
The left side offers the most consistent coastal views, featuring the world-famous sand dunes of K'gari (Fraser Island) immediately after departure and the sprawling Pacific coastline throughout the journey.
The left side is generally superior for this route because it offers the iconic view of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge during many standard landing approaches from the north, as well as spectacular sunrise views over the Pacific Ocean.
While both sides offer vast ocean views, the Right Side is the clear winner for the potential to witness the Aurora Australis (Southern Lights) during the long night transit over the Southern Indian Ocean, along with a stunning coastal entry into Sydney.