While the coastal takeoff gives the left side a strong start, the right side offers a longer, more varied experience with the Great Dividing Range and New England Tablelands during cruise, followed by the mountainous Brindabella Ranges and Lake George on final approach into Canberra.
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Flight Path
Coolangatta to Canberra is 554 miles (892 km), a flight of about 1 hour 35 minutes.
Great Dividing Range, New England Tablelands, upper Hunter Valley headwaters, Southern Tablelands grazing country
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from OOL
LEFTDeparting OOL on runway 14 sends the aircraft briefly over the coast before turning inland, giving left-side passengers a clear view of the Gold Coast's beaches, Surfers Paradise high-rises, and the Broadwater estuary.
Landing at CBR
RIGHTApproaching CBR from the north on runway 35, the descent passes the Brindabella Ranges to the west, visible on the right side, along with the Molonglo valley and Lake Burley Griffin as the aircraft lines up for landing.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Gold Coast Coolangatta (OOL) to Canberra (CBR)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Coolangatta to Canberra. While the coastal takeoff gives the left side a strong start, the right side offers a longer, more varied experience with the Great Dividing Range and New England Tablelands during cruise, followed by the mountainous Brindabella Ranges and Lake George on final approach into Canberra.
What can I see during takeoff from Gold Coast Coolangatta in Coolangatta?
During takeoff from Gold Coast Coolangatta (OOL), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing OOL on runway 14 sends the aircraft briefly over the coast before turning inland, giving left-side passengers a clear view of the Gold Coast's beaches, Surfers Paradise high-rises, and the Broadwater estuary. Notable sights include: Surfers Paradise skyline, Gold Coast Broadwater, Coolangatta beaches, Pacific coastline.
What can I see when landing at Canberra in Canberra?
When landing at Canberra (CBR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Approaching CBR from the north on runway 35, the descent passes the Brindabella Ranges to the west, visible on the right side, along with the Molonglo valley and Lake Burley Griffin as the aircraft lines up for landing. Notable sights include: Brindabella Ranges, Lake Burley Griffin, Lake George basin, Canberra city grid.
How long is the flight from Coolangatta to Canberra?
The flight from Gold Coast Coolangatta (OOL) to Canberra (CBR) takes about 1 hour 35 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 554 miles (892 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Coolangatta to Canberra flight path pass over?
Great Dividing Range, New England Tablelands, upper Hunter Valley headwaters, Southern Tablelands grazing country