Flight hopping up the Queensland coast | Q400 Rockhampton to Townsville via Mackay

Описание: Queensland has one of the most spectacular coastlines in the world. The relatively low cruising altitude of the Q400 means we get to enjoy the scenery in incredible detail.

QantasLink operates a service which hops along the coast from Rockhampton to Cairns via Mackay and Townsville (sometimes called a milk run). In this video we explore the section between Rockhampton and Townsville.

The journey begins in the modern terminal at Rockhampton Airport before boarding a 13-year-old Q400 for the two legs north along the coast. The huge rivers, numerous islands and glorious yet varied colours of the waterways, make for a jaw-dropping journey.

The Q400 is in an all economy layout and this video shows what the economy class experience is like and includes announcements by the cabin crew and from the cockpit.

✈ Airline: Operated by Sunstate Airlines on behalf of QantasLink
✈ Aircraft: Q400 (Dash 8)
✈ Aircraft registration: VH-QOR 'Eyre Peninsula'
✈ Seat: 18D (Economy)
✈ Route: Rockhampton (YBRK) - Mackay (YBMK) - Townsville (YBTL)
✈ Runway in use in Rockhampton: 15
✈ Runway in use in Mackay: 14
✈ Runway in use in Townsville: 01
✈ Cruise altitude: 16,000 feet
✈ Flight: QF2354 /QFA 2354
✈ Class: Economy
✈ Date: 6 November 2021

EQUIPMENT:
✈ Camera: GoPro Hero 8, GoPro Hero 6 and iPhone 12 Pro Max

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:44 Rockhampton Airport terminal
02:14 Q400 seat and announcements
02:50 Taxi
03:25 Lineup and takeoff Rockhampton
04:04 Climb, views of Rockhampton and announcements
05:55 Aircraft features
06:14 The Coral Sea and coastal views
07:17 Descent and views of Mackay coast
08:47 Approach and landing into Mackay
10:22 Taxi to Mackay Airport and announcements
11:35 Mackay transit (onboard)
12:00 Engine start and taxi
12:45 Lineup and takeoff Mackay
13:30 Climb out of Mackay (huge waterways)
15:23 Captain's announcement and views
16:08 Tray table and refreshment service
16:45 More spectacular coastline
17:30 Townsville Hinterland
19:00 Approach to Townsville
20:00 Landing and taxi Townsville Airport
22:00 Deboarding and conclusion