Seeing Sydney Harbour Bridge from a plane
Photo: Servite et contribuere, CC0 via Wikimedia Commons
Opened in 1932 and nicknamed the Coathanger, its steel arch spans about 1,650 ft and rises about 440 ft above the harbor. Look for the Opera House's white shells just across Sydney Cove.
2 of our routes pass it. New South Wales
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 |
| 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 Harbour Bridge from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (1 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Sydney Harbour Bridge 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 Harbour Bridge 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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