Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Port-vila to Sydney. The left side captures superior views on both legs: Port Vila's island geography during departure and the Blue Mountains plus Sydney Harbour on approach. The northeasterly approach into Sydney particularly favors left-side passengers.

During takeoff from Port Vila Bauerfield (VLI), sit on the Right side for the best views. Port Vila typically departs runway 20 (southwesterly). Right-side seats face toward the New Hebrides trench and open ocean immediately after liftoff, with Efate Island's eastern coastline visible off the left wing. The right side captures the initial climb over the Coral Sea with clearer water features and the island's southwestern approach. Notable sights include: Efate Island (receding beneath), Port Vila harbor (visible briefly on left during initial climb), Mele Bay (southern coast of Efate), open Coral Sea stretching to horizon.

When landing at Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), sit on the Left side for the best views. Sydney typically lands runway 34L or 34R (northeasterly approach). Left-side seats on approach from the north provide excellent views of the Blue Mountains on the western horizon, the Parramatta River system, and Sydney Harbour's distinctive geography. The descent path over western Sydney suburbs offers better perspective of the city's sprawl and topography. Notable sights include: Blue Mountains (western horizon, appearing as a distant ridge), Sydney Harbour with Heads (middle distance, distinctive narrow entrance), Parramatta River (winding through western suburbs), Kingsford Smith Airport runways (foreground during final approach).

The flight from Port Vila Bauerfield (VLI) to Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Coral Sea heading south-southwest. Notable features include the New Hebrides Trench (underwater, not visible), scattered small islands of the New Hebrides chain receding to the north, and open ocean for most of the journey. Around the midpoint near 25°S, the Lord Howe Island group may be visible to the east on clear days (small, distant islands). The approach to Sydney crosses the continental shelf with gradually shallowing water visible as color changes in the ocean, then the Australian coast near Newcastle becomes visible approximately 30 minutes before landing.