Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Brisbane to Hobart. While left wins on takeoff, right dominates the landing sequence which offers more dramatic scenery. Mount Wellington and the Derwent estuary approach are more visually distinctive than Brisbane's departure views. The landing experience outweighs the takeoff advantage.

During takeoff from Brisbane International (BNE), sit on the Left side for the best views. Brisbane typically departs runway 01L/01R (northbound) or 19L/19R (southbound). For southbound departures to Hobart, left seats offer views of Moreton Bay's islands and the Brisbane River delta as you climb. Right seats face inland toward the western suburbs. Notable sights include: Moreton Bay (island chain including North Stradbroke Island), Brisbane River estuary, Redland Bay, Pacific Ocean horizon.

When landing at Hobart (HBA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Hobart typically uses runway 12/30 (east-west oriented). Right-side seats during approach from the north offer views of the Derwent River estuary, Mount Wellington, and the city sprawl. Left seats face the open Tasman Sea. Notable sights include: Mount Wellington (1,271m, distinctive cone shape), Derwent River estuary, Hobart city center, Storm Bay.

The flight from Brisbane International (BNE) to Hobart (HBA) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the New South Wales coast near the Illawarra region (around Wollongong), then tracks over the Tasman Sea. The Snowy Mountains remain inland to the west at cruise altitude. The Bass Strait crossing occupies the final 45 minutes, with Tasmania's northern coast (Cape Portland area) becoming visible about 30 minutes before descent into Hobart.