Canberra to Coolangatta flight pathCBROOL

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Flight time1h 50m
Distance554
Heading028° → 026°
Best side
RightMostly right
★ 2.0 left·★ 3.5 right

For most of the flight's northeastward track, the right side faces the New South Wales coast, offering periodic views of bays, river mouths, and the Tasman Sea that break up the otherwise unremarkable inland scenery on the left, which shows only tablelands and farmland.

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Flight Path

Flight path overview

Canberra to Coolangatta is 554 miles (892 km), a flight of about 1 hour 50 minutes.

New England Tablelands, Clarence River valley, coastal plains near Coffs Harbour

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Phase by phase

Takeoff from CBR

RIGHT

Departing CBR northbound on runway 35, the right side offers glimpses of Lake Burley Griffin and Canberra's city center before the aircraft turns onto its northeast track toward the coast. As the climb continues, the right side begins to reveal the distant Tasman coastline near Jervis Bay.

Lake Burley GriffinCanberra city centerBrindabella foothillsdistant Jervis Bay coastline
CBR CanberraCanberra, Australia

Landing at OOL

LEFT

On approach to OOL's runway 14, the aircraft flies down from the north and turns onto a southeast final, putting the coastline and Gold Coast skyline on the left side of the cabin. Passengers get a sweeping view of Surfers Paradise's high-rises against the beach and ocean during the final descent.

Surfers Paradise skylineGold Coast beachesBroadwater estuaryPacific Ocean horizon
OOL Gold Coast CoolangattaHub for Jetstar, Virgin Australia

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Canberra (CBR) to Gold Coast Coolangatta (OOL)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Canberra to Coolangatta. For most of the flight's northeastward track, the right side faces the New South Wales coast, offering periodic views of bays, river mouths, and the Tasman Sea that break up the otherwise unremarkable inland scenery on the left, which shows only tablelands and farmland.

What can I see during takeoff from Canberra in Canberra?

During takeoff from Canberra (CBR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing CBR northbound on runway 35, the right side offers glimpses of Lake Burley Griffin and Canberra's city center before the aircraft turns onto its northeast track toward the coast. As the climb continues, the right side begins to reveal the distant Tasman coastline near Jervis Bay. Notable sights include: Lake Burley Griffin, Canberra city center, Brindabella foothills, distant Jervis Bay coastline.

What can I see when landing at Gold Coast Coolangatta in Coolangatta?

When landing at Gold Coast Coolangatta (OOL), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach to OOL's runway 14, the aircraft flies down from the north and turns onto a southeast final, putting the coastline and Gold Coast skyline on the left side of the cabin. Passengers get a sweeping view of Surfers Paradise's high-rises against the beach and ocean during the final descent. Notable sights include: Surfers Paradise skyline, Gold Coast beaches, Broadwater estuary, Pacific Ocean horizon.

How long is the flight from Canberra to Coolangatta?

The flight from Canberra (CBR) to Gold Coast Coolangatta (OOL) takes about 1 hour 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 554 miles (892 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Canberra to Coolangatta flight path pass over?

New England Tablelands, Clarence River valley, coastal plains near Coffs Harbour