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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic southern coastlines of Hispaniola and a spectacular approach into Kingston Harbour, featuring the Blue Mountains and the historic Port Royal.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Barbados West Coast

Aerial views of the 'Platinum Coast' luxury resorts and turquoise waters shortly after takeoff from BGI.

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Caribbean Deep Blue

Expansive views of the deep indigo waters of the Caribbean Sea during the mid-flight crossing.

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Tiburon Peninsula

Rugged coastal cliffs and remote beaches along the southern claw of Haiti.

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Blue Mountains

Dramatic views of Jamaica's highest peaks as the flight descends toward Kingston.

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Port Royal

Clear views of the historic sunken city and the mouth of Kingston Harbour during the final approach.

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Kingston Skyline

Panoramic view of the Jamaican capital and its bustling waterfront just before touchdown.

Choose the left side for afternoon flights to avoid the direct southern sun. Look out approximately 60-70 minutes into the flight to spot the coastline of Haiti. The descent into KIN provides the best views of the Blue Mountain range if there is no heavy cloud cover, which is common in the late morning.

Right Side Highlights
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Lesser Antilles Chain

Distant views of the volcanic peaks of St. Vincent and the Grenadines to the north after takeoff.

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Cordillera Central

Sightings of the Dominican Republic's massive interior mountain range, including Pico Duarte in the distance.

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Palisadoes Strip

The narrow sandy tombolo that connects the airport to the mainland of Jamaica.

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Kingston Container Terminal

A bird's-eye view of one of the Caribbean's largest transshipment hubs during landing.

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Lime Cay

Small, white-sand offshore islets visible just south of the airport runway.

The right side is excellent for morning flights as the sun will be behind the aircraft. Keep a keen eye north for the high-altitude peaks of the Dominican Republic. During landing at KIN, this side provides a unique perspective of the Palisadoes and the industrial heart of the city's port.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,929 km (1,199 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 34 min

Departure: BGI (13.0746002197, -59.4925003052)

Arrival: KIN (17.935699462890625, -76.7874984741211)

Route Type: International

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