Sydney to Hobart flight pathBWUHBA

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Flight time2h 05m
Distance644
Heading196° → 198°

Sydney to Hobart is 644 miles (1,036 km), a flight of about 2 hours 5 minutes.

Best side
Right
★ 3.0 left·★ 3.5 right

The right side strings together the Blue Mountains foothills on departure and Mount Wellington's dramatic profile on arrival, giving two strong mountain moments, while the left side's main asset—the NSW coastline—is often distant or obscured by cloud over Bass Strait.

Takeoff · BWURIGHTBlue Mountains escarpment, Nepean River valley, outer Sydney suburbs
Landing · HBARIGHTMount Wellington, Derwent River estuary, Hobart CBD

Flight Path

Flight path overview

Bass Strait open water, Furneaux Group islands off northeastern Tasmania, and Tasmania's forested north coast near Devonport before the descent toward Hobart

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Phase by phase

Takeoff from BWU

RIGHT

Departing Bankstown, the initial climb and southbound turn put the Blue Mountains escarpment and the Nepean River valley on the right side, giving a brief but genuine mountain backdrop rather than the flatter suburban sprawl visible to the left.

Blue Mountains escarpmentNepean River valleyouter Sydney suburbsLake Burragorang catchment

Landing at HBA

RIGHT

On approach into Hobart, Mount Wellington's steep forested slopes dominate the western side of the aircraft, rising directly behind the city, while the Derwent estuary and Tasman Bridge give a strong sense of scale below.

Mount WellingtonDerwent River estuaryHobart CBDTasman Bridge

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Sydney Bankstown (BWU) to Hobart (HBA)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Sydney to Hobart. The right side strings together the Blue Mountains foothills on departure and Mount Wellington's dramatic profile on arrival, giving two strong mountain moments, while the left side's main asset—the NSW coastline—is often distant or obscured by cloud over Bass Strait.

What can I see during takeoff from Sydney Bankstown in Sydney?

During takeoff from Sydney Bankstown (BWU), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing Bankstown, the initial climb and southbound turn put the Blue Mountains escarpment and the Nepean River valley on the right side, giving a brief but genuine mountain backdrop rather than the flatter suburban sprawl visible to the left. Notable sights include: Blue Mountains escarpment, Nepean River valley, outer Sydney suburbs (Liverpool/Camden), Lake Burragorang catchment.

What can I see when landing at Hobart in Hobart?

When landing at Hobart (HBA), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Hobart, Mount Wellington's steep forested slopes dominate the western side of the aircraft, rising directly behind the city, while the Derwent estuary and Tasman Bridge give a strong sense of scale below. Notable sights include: Mount Wellington (kunanyi), Derwent River estuary, Hobart CBD, Tasman Bridge.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Hobart?

The flight from Sydney Bankstown (BWU) to Hobart (HBA) takes about 2 hours 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 644 miles (1,036 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Sydney to Hobart flight path pass over?

Bass Strait open water, Furneaux Group islands off northeastern Tasmania, and Tasmania's forested north coast near Devonport before the descent toward Hobart