Prosserpine to Sydney flight pathPPPSYD

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Flight time2h 10m
Distance943
Heading171° → 170°
Best side
Left
★ 4.0 left·★ 2.0 right

The entire route roughly follows the Queensland and NSW coastline, so the left side keeps passengers close to the Whitsundays, coastal scenery, and eventually Sydney's harbour and skyline on approach, while the right side mostly faces the flatter, less distinctive inland terrain.

Takeoff · PPPLEFTWhitsunday Islands, Coral Sea coastline, Proserpine River mouth
Landing · SYDLEFTSydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney CBD skyline, Botany Bay

Flight Path

Flight path overview

Fraser Island and its sand dunes, Brisbane's skyline and Moreton Bay, Gold Coast high-rises and beaches, and the coastal fringe of the Great Dividing Range further south

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Phase by phase

Takeoff from PPP

LEFT

Departing PPP on runway 11 heads southeast toward the coast, giving passengers on the left a clear view of the Whitsunday Islands and the turquoise reef waters before the turn south. The right side only shows the flat, unremarkable Queensland interior.

Whitsunday IslandsCoral Sea coastlineProserpine River mouthAirlie Beach coastline
Aerial window seat view during landing at Sydney (left side) — Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney CBD skyline, Botany Bay, Royal National Park coastline

Landing at SYD

LEFT

Arriving into Sydney under typical South Plan operations, the approach to runway 16R tracks down from the north along the coastline, putting Sydney Harbour, the CBD skyline, and Botany Bay on the left side of the aircraft during the final descent.

Sydney Harbour BridgeSydney CBD skylineBotany BayRoyal National Park coastline

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Proserpine Whitsunday Coast (PPP) to Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Prosserpine to Sydney. The entire route roughly follows the Queensland and NSW coastline, so the left side keeps passengers close to the Whitsundays, coastal scenery, and eventually Sydney's harbour and skyline on approach, while the right side mostly faces the flatter, less distinctive inland terrain.

What can I see during takeoff from Proserpine Whitsunday Coast in Prosserpine?

During takeoff from Proserpine Whitsunday Coast (PPP), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing PPP on runway 11 heads southeast toward the coast, giving passengers on the left a clear view of the Whitsunday Islands and the turquoise reef waters before the turn south. The right side only shows the flat, unremarkable Queensland interior. Notable sights include: Whitsunday Islands, Coral Sea coastline, Proserpine River mouth, Airlie Beach coastline.

What can I see when landing at Kingsford Smith International Airport in Sydney?

When landing at Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), sit on the Left side for the best views. Arriving into Sydney under typical South Plan operations, the approach to runway 16R tracks down from the north along the coastline, putting Sydney Harbour, the CBD skyline, and Botany Bay on the left side of the aircraft during the final descent. Notable sights include: Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney CBD skyline, Botany Bay, Royal National Park coastline.

How long is the flight from Prosserpine to Sydney?

The flight from Proserpine Whitsunday Coast (PPP) to Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) takes 2h 10m.

What does the Prosserpine to Sydney flight path pass over?

Fraser Island and its sand dunes, Brisbane's skyline and Moreton Bay, Gold Coast high-rises and beaches, and the coastal fringe of the Great Dividing Range further south