The right side combines a scenic lake-and-city departure view from Canberra with a dramatic coastal approach into Sydney, including Royal National Park's cliffs and Botany Bay, while the left side offers only flat farmland and nondescript suburbs.
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Flight Path
Canberra to Sydney is 147 miles (236 km), a flight of about 50 minutes.
Southern Tablelands plateau, Lake George basin, Illawarra escarpment foothills near the Sydney basin
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Takeoff from CBR
RIGHTDeparting Canberra on runway 35 and banking northeast toward Sydney, the right side overlooks Lake Burley Griffin, the parliamentary triangle, and Black Mountain Tower before the city gives way to the rolling Southern Tablelands. The left side mostly shows open pasture and the distant Brindabella foothills with little variation.
Landing at SYD
RIGHTOn approach to Sydney from the south, the right side faces the coastline, showing the sandstone cliffs of Royal National Park, Port Hacking, and Botany Bay sliding past before touchdown. The left side faces inland over flat, unremarkable southwestern suburbs.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Canberra (CBR) to Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Canberra to Sydney. The right side combines a scenic lake-and-city departure view from Canberra with a dramatic coastal approach into Sydney, including Royal National Park's cliffs and Botany Bay, while the left side offers only flat farmland and nondescript suburbs.
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 Canberra on runway 35 and banking northeast toward Sydney, the right side overlooks Lake Burley Griffin, the parliamentary triangle, and Black Mountain Tower before the city gives way to the rolling Southern Tablelands. The left side mostly shows open pasture and the distant Brindabella foothills with little variation. Notable sights include: Lake Burley Griffin, Canberra's parliamentary triangle, Black Mountain Tower, Southern Tablelands farmland.
What can I see when landing at Kingsford Smith International Airport in Sydney?
When landing at Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach to Sydney from the south, the right side faces the coastline, showing the sandstone cliffs of Royal National Park, Port Hacking, and Botany Bay sliding past before touchdown. The left side faces inland over flat, unremarkable southwestern suburbs. Notable sights include: Royal National Park cliffs, Port Hacking, Botany Bay, Cronulla beaches.
How long is the flight from Canberra to Sydney?
The flight from Canberra (CBR) to Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) takes about 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 147 miles (236 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Canberra to Sydney flight path pass over?
Southern Tablelands plateau, Lake George basin, Illawarra escarpment foothills near the Sydney basin