Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Sydney to Denpasar. The left side wins overall because the Sydney harbor departure is a genuinely striking urban scenic sequence, while the right side's Bali volcanic approach, though good, is shorter and the flight is otherwise dominated by open ocean with no scenery on either side for hours.

During takeoff from Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing SYD northbound over Sydney, the left side gets the classic view of the harbor, CBD skyline, and Harbour Bridge before the coast curves away. Left-siders also catch glimpses of the Central Coast beaches and headlands as the plane climbs. Notable sights include: Sydney Harbour and CBD skyline, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House, Botany Bay, Central Coast beaches.

When landing at Bali International (DPS), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Denpasar from the south, the right side offers the better view as the plane banks over Bali's volcanic interior, giving glimpses of Mount Agung and the terraced highlands before descending over the southern coastline and Kuta beaches near the airport. Notable sights include: Mount Agung volcano, Bali's central highlands and rice terraces, Kuta and Jimbaran beaches, Bukit Peninsula.

The flight from Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) to Bali International (DPS) takes 6h 05m.

The route crosses the open waters of the Coral Sea and Timor Sea, with no land visible for several hours between the Australian coast and the Lesser Sunda Islands.