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Our Recommendation
8.8

Right Side of the Plane

While both sides offer interesting views, the right side provides a superior perspective of the Gulf Coastline, the Florida Everglades, and the most dramatic transition into the turquoise waters of the Great Bahama Bank.

Right Side Highlights
8.8
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Louisiana Wetlands

An intricate maze of bayous, marshes, and coastal canals stretching toward the Gulf of Mexico.

⚓

Mobile Bay

Views of the Alabama coastline, historic forts, and the shipping channels of one of the Gulf's largest estuaries.

🐊

The Everglades

The vast, untouched 'River of Grass' wilderness area of Southern Florida before crossing the Florida Straits.

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Great Bahama Bank

A breathtaking visual shift from the deep navy of the ocean to the neon turquoise of the shallow sand banks.

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Andros Island

Views of the largest Bahamian island, featuring dense mangroves and the third-largest barrier reef in the world.

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Tongue of the Ocean

The dramatic underwater trench where the ocean floor drops thousands of feet, visible as a dark blue contrast against shallow sands.

The right side is essential for the iconic 'Bahamas blue' experience. For the best lighting, book a morning flight to have the sun behind you. Keep your camera ready during the last 20 minutes of the flight when crossing the Tongue of the Ocean for the most vibrant water color contrasts. Be aware that summer afternoon flights frequently encounter towering cumulonimbus clouds over Florida, which may obstruct ground views.

Left Side Highlights
7.5
🏙️

North Dallas Urban Sprawl

Clear views of the suburban expansion and lake reservoirs north of the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area shortly after takeoff.

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Mississippi River Meanders

The winding loops and oxbow lakes of the lower Mississippi River as it nears the Gulf of Mexico.

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Orlando & Central Florida

A patchwork of thousands of freshwater lakes and the sprawling resort complexes of central Florida.

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Miami & Fort Lauderdale

The high-rise skyline of the Gold Coast and the Atlantic coastline as the plane departs the Florida mainland.

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Paradise Island

Excellent views of the Atlantis Resort and the harbor of Nassau during the final descent into NAS airport.

Sit on the left if you prefer urban landscapes and a clear view of Nassau city upon arrival. Morning flights on this side will face away from the sun, providing clearer conditions for photography of the Florida coastline.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,090 km (1,299 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 47 min

Departure: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)

Arrival: NAS (25.0389995575, -77.46620178219999)

Route Type: International

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