SYD views
 

Hi folks,

It's been a while since I visited OZ and will be returning in FEB.

Last time I visited I remember having some awesome views of the Sydney skyline on approach into SYD and departure from SYD. Thing is, I can't remember what side of the plane I was sitting. :confused:

I know there will be a lot of factors (which runway/time of day etc) as to whether a view of the skyline will be possible at all but law of averages which side of the plane am I better to snag a window seat?

Thanks!

Easy peasy

Be on the left side of the plane for landing
and the right side for take off

If the plane lands from the North then you'll get great views of the harbour and the city centre
Same if the plane takes off to the North

Landing from the south, taking off to the South - you will see nothing but ocean

SYD Kingsford Smith Airport

[mod hat] While this is not a QF topic I will leave it here for the benefit of others. If there are more replies I will move it to the ANZ/Oceania forum. [/mod hat]

is it worth us having a master thread of “which side of the plane to sit on for views of QF destinations”? Perhaps not much demand for it?

It is a fairly regular question, so a master thread may do the job.

Well in the case of PERth the answer is also easy peasy
- sit in a middle seat - there's nothing worth seeing :)

I was reflecting on this today. My usual routes are ASP/DRW, CBR, occasionally BNE/MEL/SYD

ASP/DRW you get decent views both sides, CBR usually better left side but some good stuff out the right as well. MEL/BNE not sure

every time I’ve flown into AYQ the rock is off to the right, however I’ve only done it in light aircraft so commercial traffic may be different

This really is one for a light aircraft ( private ) flight. My one time into AYQ (QF ASP-AYQ in a 146 (IIRC)) was full of people on both sides saying “but where is it”.

😂 classic