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FLL → KIN
Which side of the plane to sit from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (Fort Lauderdale) to Norman Manley International Airport (Kingston)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior mix of urban landmarks and natural beauty, including the iconic Miami skyline shortly after takeoff and a spectacular panoramic view of the Kingston city sprawl and harbor during the final descent.
Miami Skyline
A spectacular view of downtown Miami, South Beach, and the high-rises of Sunny Isles shortly after departing FLL.
Great Bahama Bank
Vast stretches of shallow, neon-blue water that contrast sharply with the dark blue of the surrounding deep ocean trenches.
Cuban Coastline
Aerial views of the northern and southern coasts of central/eastern Cuba, including rural agricultural landscapes.
Kingston Harbor
One of the world's largest natural harbors, offering views of the historic Port Royal and the Palisadoes spit.
Caribbean Sunset
On late afternoon flights, this side provides a front-row seat to the sun setting over the open Caribbean waters.
The right side is essential for seeing the Miami skyline and the Kingston city center. On the final approach to KIN, you will fly over the Palisadoes; watch for the ruins of Port Royal near the tip of the peninsula. Late afternoon flights offer dramatic 'golden hour' lighting over the Jamaican coastline.
Fort Lauderdale Coast
Aerial views of Port Everglades and the high-rise hotels lining the Atlantic shoreline immediately after departure.
The Exumas
Breathtaking turquoise patterns, sandbars, and small cays of the central Bahamian island chain during the mid-flight cruise.
Sierra Maestra
The rugged, mountainous terrain of eastern Cuba as the flight path crosses the island toward the Caribbean Sea.
Blue Mountains
Jamaica's highest mountain range, famous for coffee and lush greenery, visible during the descent into Kingston.
Sit on the left for the most vibrant turquoise water colors over the Bahamas. Morning flights are best to keep the sun on the opposite side of the plane, reducing glare for photography of the reefs and mountains.
Distance: 969 km (602 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 37 min
Departure: FLL (26.072599, -80.152702)
Arrival: KIN (17.935699462890625, -76.7874984741211)
Route Type: International
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