Seeing Blue Mountains National Park from a planeup to 4 ★
Named for the blue haze given off by eucalyptus oil, these are sandstone plateaus cut by deep canyons just west of Sydney. Look for flat-topped forested ridges ending in sheer orange cliffs.
2 of our routes pass it. New South Wales · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Singapore to Sydney: sit on the left, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore to Sydney | Left | on the way down |
| Sydney to Singapore | Left | 13 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day. Where the best seat for the whole flight is on the other side, you'd trade this sight for more elsewhere.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Blue Mountains National Park from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (2 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Blue Mountains National Park from a plane?
Near the airport, on the climb or on the way down, and mid-flight on longer routes: see the table for each route.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.