At Invercargill in Invercargill: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Invercargill city grid, Oreti River, Southland farmland patchwork, distant Takitimu Mountains to the northwest.

When taking off from Invercargill (IVC), sit on the Left side for the best views. Invercargill Airport's primary runway (16/34) typically uses northbound departures, which means you'll climb out over Invercargill city and the surrounding farmland to your left. The left side also offers views of the Oreti River valley and the broader Southland plains stretching toward the distant Takitimu Mountains. Notable sights include: Invercargill city grid, Oreti River, Southland farmland patchwork, distant Takitimu Mountains to the northwest.

When landing at Invercargill (IVC), sit on the Left side for the best views. Invercargill Airport's primary runway (16/34) typically handles approaches from the south and east. Left-side seats offer views of Invercargill city, the Oreti River estuary, and the southern Southland plains during descent. Right-side views are mostly farmland and less distinctive terrain. Notable sights include: Invercargill city grid and urban area, Oreti River and its estuary meeting Foveaux Strait, Southland farmland and pastoral landscape, Foveaux Strait coastline to the south.

The best window seat at Invercargill (IVC) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around Invercargill (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.