Seeing Port Botany from a plane4 ★
Sydney's main container port, in Botany Bay where James Cook landed in 1770. Look for cranes right beside the airport's runway that juts into the bay.
2 of our routes pass it. New South Wales · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Sydney to Singapore: sit on the left, on the climb, 0 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles to Sydney | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | on the way down |
| Sydney to Singapore | Left | on the climb, 0 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 Port Botany 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 Port Botany 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.
Can you see Port Botany at night?
Yes, by its lights. The app scores lit places at night by how bright they are.
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.
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