Sydney to Avalon is 470 miles (756 km), a flight of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
The left side captures the most distinctive scenery on this route: Sydney's southern coastline and national park cliffs during departure, and Port Phillip Bay with the You Yangs and distant Melbourne skyline during arrival. The right side offers mostly inland farmland and suburban plains with fewer defining features.
Flight Path
The route crosses the Illawarra escarpment and Southern Highlands of New South Wales, then passes over the Gippsland plains and farmland of eastern Victoria before descending toward Port Phillip Bay.
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Takeoff from SYD
LEFTDeparting south from Sydney, the left side faces east and gives a clear view over Botany Bay, the Cronulla beaches, and the sandstone cliffs of Royal National Park as the aircraft climbs along the coast before turning inland. The right side mostly shows flat southwestern Sydney suburbs.
Landing at AVV
LEFTOn approach into Avalon from the north or east, the left side offers views across Port Phillip Bay toward Melbourne's distant skyline and the You Yangs granite hills near Geelong. The right side typically shows flatter farmland toward the Otway foothills, which are less distinct from this distance.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) to Avalon (AVV)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Sydney to Avalon. The left side captures the most distinctive scenery on this route: Sydney's southern coastline and national park cliffs during departure, and Port Phillip Bay with the You Yangs and distant Melbourne skyline during arrival. The right side offers mostly inland farmland and suburban plains with fewer defining features.
What can I see during takeoff from Kingsford Smith International Airport in Sydney?
During takeoff from Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing south from Sydney, the left side faces east and gives a clear view over Botany Bay, the Cronulla beaches, and the sandstone cliffs of Royal National Park as the aircraft climbs along the coast before turning inland. The right side mostly shows flat southwestern Sydney suburbs. Notable sights include: Botany Bay, Cronulla beaches, Royal National Park coastline, Port Hacking.
What can I see when landing at Avalon in Avalon?
When landing at Avalon (AVV), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into Avalon from the north or east, the left side offers views across Port Phillip Bay toward Melbourne's distant skyline and the You Yangs granite hills near Geelong. The right side typically shows flatter farmland toward the Otway foothills, which are less distinct from this distance. Notable sights include: Port Phillip Bay, You Yangs hills, distant Melbourne skyline, Geelong coastline.
How long is the flight from Sydney to Avalon?
The flight from Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) to Avalon (AVV) takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 470 miles (756 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Sydney to Avalon flight path pass over?
The route crosses the Illawarra escarpment and Southern Highlands of New South Wales, then passes over the Gippsland plains and farmland of eastern Victoria before descending toward Port Phillip Bay.