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CUN → YHZ
Which side of the plane to sit from Cancún International Airport (Cancun) to Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (Halifax)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the transition from tropical Mexican waters to the urban centers of the US East Coast and the dense forests of the Northeast.
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Cancun & Isla Mujeres
Stunning aerial views of the turquoise lagoons and the narrow strip of Isla Mujeres immediately after takeoff.
Florida Coastline
Potential views of the Gulf Coast or the Everglades as the flight crosses the Florida peninsula.
East Coast Megalopolis
Distances views of major metropolitan areas like New York City or Boston if the flight path tracks slightly inland.
Bay of Fundy
Glimpses of the famous high-tide basin and the mudflats between New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.
Appalachian Fringe
The rolling green (or white in winter) hills of the Northeastern United States and Maine wilderness.
Sit on the left for daytime departures to see the stunning Yucatan coastline. However, be aware that on afternoon flights, the sun will be on this side of the aircraft for most of the journey, so keep your window shade ready. During the final hour, watch for the shift from the deep greens of the US Northeast to the rugged maritime terrain of Canada.
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The deep blue, swirling patterns of the Atlantic's most powerful current system.
The Outer Banks
A view of the thin, sandy barrier islands of North Carolina stretching into the Atlantic.
Atlantic Shipping Lanes
Sightings of massive cargo ships and tankers navigating towards the major ports of the Eastern Seaboard.
Nova Scotia South Shore
The rugged, rocky Atlantic coastline of Nova Scotia featuring numerous small islands and hidden coves.
St. Margaret's Bay
A beautiful view of the large bay just southwest of Halifax during the final descent.
The right side is ideal for avoiding the direct glare of the sun on a northbound afternoon flight. It provides a more peaceful, oceanic view for much of the trip, punctuated by a spectacular entry into Canadian airspace over the jagged granite shores of the Atlantic coast. It is particularly good for spotting the rugged beauty of the 'South Shore' before landing at YHZ.
Book Hotels in HalifaxDistance: 3,407 km (2,117 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs
Departure: CUN (21.036500930800003, -86.8770980835)
Arrival: YHZ (44.880798339799995, -63.508598327600005)
Route Type: International
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