Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Canberra to Sydney. While takeoff favors the right, the landing descent provides superior views of the Blue Mountains and the dramatic geography of inland New South Wales. The landing experience outweighs the takeoff advantage.

During takeoff from Canberra (CBR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Canberra typically departs to the north or northeast. Right-side seats offer views of the Brindabella Range to the west and the spreading suburban sprawl of Canberra itself. Left seats face inland toward less distinctive terrain. Notable sights include: Brindabella Range (western escarpment), Lake Burley Griffin (central Canberra), Black Mountain Tower (distinctive communications structure), Molonglo River valley.

When landing at Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), sit on the Left side for the best views. Approaching Sydney from the south typically uses runways 34L/R. Left-side seats provide excellent views of the Blue Mountains to the west during descent, plus the Nepean River valley and the transition from inland terrain to coastal Sydney. Right seats face toward the ocean and lack the dramatic inland geography. Notable sights include: Blue Mountains (western escarpment), Nepean River valley, Penrith Lakes, Greater Sydney sprawl transitioning to the coast.

The flight from Canberra (CBR) to Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) takes Approximately 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Southern Tablelands and Illawarra region. Notable features include the Shoalhaven River valley, Moss Vale and Bowral townships visible as small clusters on the tablelands, and the gradual transition from inland plateau terrain to coastal lowlands. The Illawarra Escarpment becomes visible on the right (east) side during descent, forming a dramatic cliff line between the tablelands and the coastal plain. Lake Illawarra appears as a large blue water body near the coast during final approach.