Seeing Sydney from a plane9 ★
The 1932 Harbour Bridge's steel arch spans about 1,650 ft, and the Opera House's white shells sit on the point beside it. Look for the deep harbor branching into dozens of coves and bays.
3 of our routes pass it. New South Wales · rated 9 of 10
The easy pick
Singapore to Sydney: sit on the left, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles to Sydney | Right | on the way down |
| San Francisco to Melbourne | Right | 833 min after takeoff |
| Singapore to Sydney | Left | on the way down |
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 Sydney from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (2 of 3). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Sydney 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 Sydney 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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