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ACK → EWB
Which side of the plane to sit from Nantucket Memorial Airport (Nantucket) to New Bedford Regional Airport (New Bedford)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the intricate Elizabeth Islands chain and the bustling maritime activity of Vineyard Sound and New Bedford Harbor.
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Nantucket Town
Aerial perspective of the historic whaling port, its harbor, and the iconic Brant Point Lighthouse.
Tuckernuck Island
A privately owned, sparsely populated island featuring unique coastal heathland and scrub habitats.
Vineyard Sound
A busy waterway filled with Steamship Authority ferries and private yachts navigating between the islands.
The Elizabeth Islands
The stunning archipelago stretching from Woods Hole to Cuttyhunk, including Naushon and Pasque islands.
New Bedford Waterfront
A dense view of the nation's most lucrative fishing port, featuring the historic hurricane barrier.
The right side is the definitive choice for geography enthusiasts. Look for the 'string of pearls' effect as you fly parallel to the Elizabeth Islands. In the late afternoon, the sun illuminates the New Bedford skyline and harbor perfectly for photography. Watch for the transition from the wild islands to the industrial architecture of the mainland.
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Nantucket South Shore
Pristine sandy beaches stretching along the island's southern edge as you depart.
Muskeget Island
A low-lying, isolated sandy island known as a primary breeding ground for grey seals.
Martha's Vineyard South Coast
Views of the Great Ponds and the long, straight Atlantic-facing beaches of Edgartown and West Tisbury.
Nomans Land
A mysterious, uninhabited island off the coast of the Vineyard, currently a national wildlife refuge.
Buzzards Bay Entrance
The meeting point of the Atlantic and the bay, often dotted with offshore sailing vessels.
Choose a window seat behind the wing to capture the expansive horizon of the Atlantic. During the spring and fall, keep an eye out for migrating whales in the deeper waters south of the islands. Morning flights offer the best lighting for the southern coastline.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 88 km (55 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 9 min
Departure: ACK (41.25310135, -70.06020355)
Arrival: EWB (41.67610168457031, -70.95690155029297)
Route Type: Domestic
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