Sydney to Launceston is 568 miles (914 km), a flight of about 1 hour 50 minutes.
The left side strings together the most distinctive scenery of the route: the Sydney coastline and Royal National Park cliffs on departure, followed by the Bass Strait islands and Ben Lomond's plateau on arrival, while the right side offers comparatively plain suburban and inland farmland views.
Flight Path
Bass Strait crossing, Flinders Island (Furneaux Group), Wilsons Promontory area to the north, Gippsland coast of Victoria
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from SYD
LEFTDeparting south from Sydney (typical South Plan operations), the aircraft climbs directly over Botany Bay and then tracks along the Pacific coastline, giving left-side passengers views of Royal National Park's sea cliffs and the Illawarra coast near Wollongong. The right side mainly shows Sydney's southern suburban sprawl with less distinctive scenery.
Landing at LST
LEFTOn descent into Launceston from the north, the flight path crosses Bass Strait near the Flinders Island group before lining up for the Tamar Valley, all visible on the left side. As the aircraft turns onto final approach, the high plateau of Ben Lomond rises distinctly to the east of the valley on that same side.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) to Launceston (LST)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Sydney to Launceston. The left side strings together the most distinctive scenery of the route: the Sydney coastline and Royal National Park cliffs on departure, followed by the Bass Strait islands and Ben Lomond's plateau on arrival, while the right side offers comparatively plain suburban and inland farmland views.
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 (typical South Plan operations), the aircraft climbs directly over Botany Bay and then tracks along the Pacific coastline, giving left-side passengers views of Royal National Park's sea cliffs and the Illawarra coast near Wollongong. The right side mainly shows Sydney's southern suburban sprawl with less distinctive scenery. Notable sights include: Botany Bay, Royal National Park sea cliffs, Wollongong/Illawarra escarpment coastline, Jervis Bay area beaches.
What can I see when landing at Launceston in Launceston?
When landing at Launceston (LST), sit on the Left side for the best views. On descent into Launceston from the north, the flight path crosses Bass Strait near the Flinders Island group before lining up for the Tamar Valley, all visible on the left side. As the aircraft turns onto final approach, the high plateau of Ben Lomond rises distinctly to the east of the valley on that same side. Notable sights include: Bass Strait, Flinders Island (Furneaux Group), Ben Lomond plateau, Tamar River estuary.
How long is the flight from Sydney to Launceston?
The flight from Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) to Launceston (LST) takes about 1 hour 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 568 miles (914 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Sydney to Launceston flight path pass over?
Bass Strait crossing, Flinders Island (Furneaux Group), Wilsons Promontory area to the north, Gippsland coast of Victoria