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FLL β BQN
Which side of the plane to sit from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (Fort Lauderdale) to Rafael Hernandez Airport (Aguadilla)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the iconic turquoise waters of the Great Bahama Bank and the stunning island chains of the Exumas and Long Island.
Great Bahama Bank
Shimmering, shallow sandbars creating neon-blue water patterns that look like abstract art.
Exuma Cays
The world-famous chain of tiny islands and sandbanks stretched across the bright Caribbean sea.
Long Island
A view of the varied terrain from shallow western flats to the eastern oceanic ridges.
Acklins & Crooked Islands
Remote and pristine atoll-like formations in the far southern reaches of the Bahamas.
Aguadilla Bay
A panoramic sweep of the western tip of Puerto Rico, including the RincΓ³n coastline.
This is the premier side for photography. Mid-day flights offer the best lighting to capture the intense blues of the Bahamian banks. Try to sit mid-cabin or forward to avoid engine heat haze. Look out for the 'Tongue of the Ocean' deep-water trench just west of the flight path.
Abaco Islands
Bird's eye view of the northern Bahamas and its intricate barrier reefs.
The Atlantic Shelf
Watch the ocean transition from light turquoise to deep indigo at the continental drop-off.
Eleuthera Coast
View the narrow, rugged eastern coastline where the Atlantic surf hits the cliffs.
Ocean Sunrise
On early morning flights, enjoy the sun rising directly over the open Atlantic horizon.
Isabela Cliffs
Dramatic limestone cliffs and surf breaks of northern Puerto Rico during the final descent.
Choose this side for morning flights to witness the sunrise over the Atlantic. As you approach Aguadilla, watch for the rugged coastline of Isabela and the famous Jobos Beach area. It is generally less prone to direct afternoon sun glare.
Distance: 1,581 km (982 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 6 min
Departure: FLL (26.072599, -80.152702)
Arrival: BQN (18.49489974975586, -67.12940216064453)
Route Type: International
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