The left side strings together the flight's three best moments: Sydney Harbour during the turning climb-out, a distant but recognizable stretch of the Australian Outback (Lake Eyre and the Uluru/MacDonnell Ranges region) during cruise, and a close coastal view of Jimbaran Bay and Nusa Penida on arrival into Bali. The right side is dominated by open ocean and featureless interior terrain for most of the flight.
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Flight Path
Sydney to Denpasar is 2,872 miles (4,622 km), a flight of about 6 hours 10 minutes.
Flight path crosses the South Australian/Northern Territory outback near Lake Eyre and the Uluru–MacDonnell Ranges region, then continues over the Kimberley coast before a long crossing of the Timor and Bali Seas into Indonesia.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from SYD
LEFTSydney's North Plan departures climb out on a north-northwest heading before banking left onto the westbound track toward the outback, swinging the harbour into view on the left side. Passengers get a classic look at the CBD skyline, the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House before the city gives way to the Blue Mountains foothills.
Landing at DPS
LEFTOn approach to runway 27 the aircraft tracks westward, so the left side faces south toward the Bukit Peninsula, Jimbaran Bay and the Nusa Penida coastline just before touchdown. It's a close, low-altitude view of turquoise water and limestone cliffs rather than the more distant, hazier volcanic interior seen from the right.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) to Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Sydney to Denpasar. The left side strings together the flight's three best moments: Sydney Harbour during the turning climb-out, a distant but recognizable stretch of the Australian Outback (Lake Eyre and the Uluru/MacDonnell Ranges region) during cruise, and a close coastal view of Jimbaran Bay and Nusa Penida on arrival into Bali. The right side is dominated by open ocean and featureless interior terrain for most of the flight.
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. Sydney's North Plan departures climb out on a north-northwest heading before banking left onto the westbound track toward the outback, swinging the harbour into view on the left side. Passengers get a classic look at the CBD skyline, the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House before the city gives way to the Blue Mountains foothills. Notable sights include: Sydney Harbour Bridge, Opera House, Sydney CBD skyline, North Shore/Middle Harbour.
What can I see when landing at Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar?
When landing at Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach to runway 27 the aircraft tracks westward, so the left side faces south toward the Bukit Peninsula, Jimbaran Bay and the Nusa Penida coastline just before touchdown. It's a close, low-altitude view of turquoise water and limestone cliffs rather than the more distant, hazier volcanic interior seen from the right. Notable sights include: Jimbaran Bay, Bukit Peninsula cliffs, Nusa Dua coastline, Nusa Penida island.
How long is the flight from Sydney to Denpasar?
The flight from Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) to Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) takes about 6 hours 10 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,872 miles (4,622 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Sydney to Denpasar flight path pass over?
Flight path crosses the South Australian/Northern Territory outback near Lake Eyre and the Uluru–MacDonnell Ranges region, then continues over the Kimberley coast before a long crossing of the Timor and Bali Seas into Indonesia.