Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Sapporo to Sydney. While takeoff offers decent views of Hokkaido's coastal geography, the landing approach into Sydney is significantly more dramatic and visually rewarding. Port Jackson, the eastern beaches, and the Blue Mountains provide more distinctive and recognizable landmarks than the relatively flat Hokkaido departure zone.

During takeoff from Chitose International Airport (CTS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of Ishikari Bay and the coastal plains south of Sapporo during the initial climb. The aircraft typically departs to the south or southeast, and right-side passengers will see the bay's shoreline and the urban sprawl of greater Sapporo receding beneath the wing. Notable sights include: Ishikari Bay, Sapporo urban area, Ishikari Plain, Yufutsu Mountains (distant southwest).

When landing at Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide the best views during descent into Sydney. The aircraft approaches from the north or northeast, and left-side passengers will see Port Jackson (Sydney Harbour), the Blue Mountains in the distance, and the city's eastern beaches and headlands as the plane descends toward Kingsford Smith. Notable sights include: Port Jackson (Sydney Harbour), Blue Mountains, Tasman Sea coastline, Sydney's eastern beaches and headlands.

The flight from Chitose International Airport (CTS) to Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) takes Approximately 9.5 to 10.5 hours.

The flight path crosses the Philippine Sea and passes near or over the Izu Islands (south of Tokyo), then continues southeast across open ocean. Around the midpoint, passengers may glimpse the Mariana Trench region (far below, not visible), but the dominant midpoint view is open Pacific Ocean. As the aircraft approaches Australian airspace, it may pass near or over Lord Howe Island (if the flight path trends slightly south), and eventually the Australian east coast becomes visible with the Great Dividing Range inland from the coast.