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BWI → CUN
Which side of the plane to sit from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (Baltimore) to Cancún International Airport (Cancun)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the Atlantic coastline during departure and the iconic turquoise Caribbean waters and hotel zone upon arrival.
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Chesapeake Bay
Massive estuary views with intricate shorelines visible shortly after departing BWI.
Florida Space Coast
Aerial perspective of Cape Canaveral and the Kennedy Space Center launch pads.
The Florida Keys
A string of tropical islands and the Seven Mile Bridge as you exit the Florida peninsula.
Isla Mujeres
A stunning view of the small island surrounded by crystal clear light-blue water just north of Cancun.
Cancun Hotel Zone
The famous '7' shaped island strip featuring luxury resorts sandwiched between the lagoon and sea.
For the most vibrant water colors, choose a morning or midday flight when the sun is high. Avoid seats over the wing (rows 15-25 on many narrow-body jets) to ensure an unobstructed view of the Caribbean's turquoise transition. During landing, the left side usually gets the better view of the hotel zone if the plane approaches from the north.
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Potomac River
Views of the river and distant glimpses of the Washington D.C. skyline after takeoff.
The Everglades
The vast, unique river of grass wetland ecosystem spanning Southern Florida.
Gulf of Mexico
A long stretch of deep blue water as the flight crosses from Florida to the Yucatan.
Yucatan Jungle
The dense, flat green canopy of the Mayan jungle as the plane descends into Cancun.
Cozumel Island
Distant views of Mexico's largest Caribbean island and its surrounding coral reefs.
The right side is the 'sunset side' for late afternoon flights, offering spectacular colors over the Gulf of Mexico. It is also better for spotting the vastness of the Yucatan jungle and occasional limestone sinkholes (cenotes) from high altitude. Sit toward the front of the cabin to minimize engine heat distortion in your photos.
Book Hotels in CancunDistance: 2,240 km (1,392 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 59 min
Departure: BWI (39.1754, -76.668297)
Arrival: CUN (21.036500930800003, -86.8770980835)
Route Type: International
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