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Our Recommendation
8.7

Left Side of the Plane

The left side is superior for this route as it offers the iconic aerial view of New York Harbor upon departure and the most stunning turquoise perspectives of the Bahamian island chains and Grand Cayman's North Sound during the descent.

Left Side Highlights
8.7
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NYC Harbor & Statue of Liberty

Breathtaking views of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge and the lower Manhattan skyline immediately after takeoff from Newark.

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Jersey Shore Coastline

Clear views of the Atlantic City boardwalk and the long stretches of New Jersey's barrier islands as you head south.

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Bahamian Cays

Vibrant turquoise waters and intricate sand patterns of the Berry Islands and Andros Island as the flight crosses the Caribbean.

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The Tongue of the Ocean

A dramatic deep-water trench in the Bahamas where the water color shifts from bright teal to deep navy blue.

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Grand Cayman North Sound

The final approach offers a spectacular view of the shallow North Sound, including Rum Point and the sandbars of Stingray City.

Book a window seat on the left for morning departures to see the sun rising over the Atlantic, though glare can be intense. This side is particularly rewarding during the last 20 minutes of the flight; keep your camera ready as the plane descends over the shallow reefs surrounding Grand Cayman. If the flight departs to the north before looping south, you will get a prime view of the Manhattan skyline.

Right Side Highlights
7.4
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Philadelphia & I-95 Corridor

Distant views of the Philadelphia skyline and the dense urban landscape of the Mid-Atlantic states.

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The Outer Banks

The unique thin strip of North Carolina's barrier islands, including Cape Hatteras, visible if the flight path stays close to the coast.

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Florida Space Coast

On clear days with a western flight track, look for Cape Canaveral and the Kennedy Space Center launch pads.

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Miami & Biscayne Bay

Potential views of the Miami skyline and the northern keys as you exit the Florida peninsula toward the Caribbean.

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Seven Mile Beach

If landing toward the east, the right side captures the high-rise resorts and white sands of Grand Cayman's most famous beach.

The right side is the 'cool' side for morning flights, as you will be facing away from the direct sun. This side is best for observing the US Eastern Seaboard and the Florida peninsula. During the arrival at Owen Roberts International, the view of Seven Mile Beach is highly dependent on the wind direction; if the plane approaches from the west, the right side offers the best view of the island's west end and the cruise ship terminal.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,476 km (1,539 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 18 min

Departure: EWR (40.69250106811523, -74.168701171875)

Arrival: GCM (19.2928009033, -81.3576965332)

Route Type: International

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