Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Brisbane to Canberra. Right-side seats provide superior views on departure with the Brisbane River's dramatic meanders, which is the most visually distinctive feature of the first 20 minutes of flight. While landing views favor the left, the takeoff experience is more compelling and the Brisbane River is harder to see from the left side.

During takeoff from Brisbane International (BNE), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the Brisbane River's distinctive loops and oxbow bends as they curve through the city during initial climb. The river's serpentine pattern is one of the most recognizable features from altitude in this region. Notable sights include: Brisbane River with its characteristic meanders, Moreton Bay and its islands (North Stradbroke Island visible as a long sandy barrier), the Brisbane CBD skyline to the left, and the D'Aguilar National Park ranges to the west.

When landing at Canberra (CBR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer the best views of the Brindabella Range as the aircraft descends toward Canberra from the north. This mountain range forms a dramatic backdrop to the airport and is highly visible during final approach. Notable sights include: Brindabella Range (western escarpment), Lake Burley Griffin in central Canberra, the Canberra CBD with its distinctive radial street pattern, and the Molonglo River valley.

The flight from Brisbane International (BNE) to Canberra (CBR) takes Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.

The flight path crosses inland from Brisbane toward the southwest, passing over the Scenic Rim region (visible as elevated terrain with scattered peaks around 1,000-1,200 meters), then crosses the New England Plateau. The landscape transitions from subtropical coastal ranges to temperate inland plateaus. The Macpherson Range and parts of the Great Dividing Range are visible along the western horizon during the cruise phase. As the aircraft approaches Canberra from the north, the Southern Tablelands become visible with their characteristic rolling terrain and scattered eucalyptus woodland.