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CYB → GCM
Which side of the plane to sit from Gerrard Smith International Airport (Cayman Brac) to Owen Roberts International Airport (Georgetown)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular view of the North Sound and the famous sandbars of Grand Cayman during the approach, along with the rugged coastline of Cayman Brac upon takeoff.
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The Bluff
See the dramatic 140-foot limestone cliffs of Cayman Brac immediately after takeoff if the plane departs towards the east.
Bloody Bay Wall
Catch a glimpse of the sheer underwater drop-off on the north side of Little Cayman, famous among world-class divers.
North Sound
Marvel at the vast turquoise lagoon of Grand Cayman, which contrasts sharply with the deep blue of the open ocean.
Stingray City
Look for clusters of small white boats gathered at the sandbars in the North Sound as the plane lines up for the runway.
Choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat distortion during photography. This side is prime for capturing the North Sound's iconic turquoise hues. Midday flights offer the best overhead lighting to see the clarity of the reefs and sandbars through the water.
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Owen Island
A tiny, uninhabited islet off the southern coast of Little Cayman visible shortly after departure from Cayman Brac.
Cayman Trench
Observe the intense indigo transition in the water where the seabed drops into one of the deepest parts of the Caribbean Sea.
South Sound
View the upscale residential areas and protective coral reefs lining the southern shore of Grand Cayman during the final descent.
Ideal for seeing the southern reefs of the Sister Islands. If the flight arrives late in the day, this side provides better views of the sunset over the Caribbean Sea without direct glare. Request a seat toward the front of the aircraft to ensure an unobstructed view of the island shorelines.
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Get eSIMs for Cayman IslandsDistance: 161 km (100 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 16 min
Departure: CYB (19.687000274658203, -79.88279724121094)
Arrival: GCM (19.2928009033, -81.3576965332)
Route Type: Domestic
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