The left side wins on both ends of the flight: island-studded seas and Bohol's coastline during departure, then Moreton Bay's islands and the Brisbane skyline during arrival, while the right side spends most of the flight over open, featureless ocean.
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Flight Path
Cebu to Brisbane is 3,254 miles (5,237 km), a flight of about 6 hours 15 minutes.
Molucca Sea and Halmahera Island in eastern Indonesia, the Bismarck Archipelago near New Guinea, and the open expanse of the Coral Sea before reaching the Australian coast
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from CEB
LEFTDeparting Mactan-Cebu and turning onto the southeastern track toward Australia puts the Camotes Sea and Bohol's hilly coastline on the left side of the aircraft, giving a much better view than the open Visayan Sea on the right. The turquoise channel waters and scattered islands make for a strong opening to the flight.
Landing at BNE
LEFTOn the approach into Brisbane from the north, the left side faces east toward Moreton Bay, where the sandy outlines of Moreton Island and North Stradbroke Island are visible before the aircraft lines up over the Brisbane River and city skyline. The right side mostly shows the flatter, less distinct hinterland toward the Great Dividing Range foothills.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Brisbane International (BNE)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Cebu to Brisbane. The left side wins on both ends of the flight: island-studded seas and Bohol's coastline during departure, then Moreton Bay's islands and the Brisbane skyline during arrival, while the right side spends most of the flight over open, featureless ocean.
What can I see during takeoff from Mactan Cebu International Airport in Cebu?
During takeoff from Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Mactan-Cebu and turning onto the southeastern track toward Australia puts the Camotes Sea and Bohol's hilly coastline on the left side of the aircraft, giving a much better view than the open Visayan Sea on the right. The turquoise channel waters and scattered islands make for a strong opening to the flight. Notable sights include: Camotes Islands, Bohol Strait, Olango Island reef flats, Mactan Channel.
What can I see when landing at Brisbane International in Brisbane?
When landing at Brisbane International (BNE), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the approach into Brisbane from the north, the left side faces east toward Moreton Bay, where the sandy outlines of Moreton Island and North Stradbroke Island are visible before the aircraft lines up over the Brisbane River and city skyline. The right side mostly shows the flatter, less distinct hinterland toward the Great Dividing Range foothills. Notable sights include: Moreton Bay, Moreton Island, North Stradbroke Island, Brisbane CBD skyline along the Brisbane River.
How long is the flight from Cebu to Brisbane?
The flight from Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Brisbane International (BNE) takes about 6 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,254 miles (5,237 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Cebu to Brisbane flight path pass over?
Molucca Sea and Halmahera Island in eastern Indonesia, the Bismarck Archipelago near New Guinea, and the open expanse of the Coral Sea before reaching the Australian coast