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FLL β MBJ
Which side of the plane to sit from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (Fort Lauderdale) to Sangster International Airport (Montego Bay)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers spectacular views of the Florida coastline, the vibrant turquoise patterns of the Bahamas' Exuma Cays, and a stunning perspective of the Jamaican coastline upon arrival.
Florida Gold Coast
Immediate views of Fort Lauderdale's beaches and the high-rise skyline of the Atlantic coast after takeoff.
Port Everglades
A top-down view of one of the world's busiest cruise ship ports located adjacent to the airport.
Exuma Cays
Incredible contrasting shades of sapphire and turquoise water surrounding the narrow chain of Bahamian islands.
Central Cuba
A cross-island transit over the province of CamagΓΌey, showing the rural landscape and reservoirs.
Jamaica North Shore
Views of the lush, green mountains meeting the Caribbean Sea as the aircraft descends into Montego Bay.
Choose a window seat forward of the wing for unobstructed photos of the Bahamas. This side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the harsh direct glare of the sun which will be on the right side.
Miami Skyline
On a clear day, the downtown Miami skyline and Biscayne Bay are visible in the distance to the south.
The Everglades
Aerial views of the massive 'River of Grass' wetland ecosystem stretching toward the Gulf of Mexico.
Andros Island
The largest island in the Bahamas, featuring vast mangrove forests and the deep blue 'Tongue of the Ocean' drop-off.
Sierra Maestra
Distant views of the rugged mountain peaks of southeastern Cuba as you exit the coastline.
Montego Bay Approach
As the plane banks for landing, you get a close-up view of the coral reefs and the airport's seaside runway.
The right side is best for afternoon flights (after 2 PM) to avoid direct sunlight. Keep an eye out for the dramatic color change in the water when crossing the Great Bahama Bank.
Distance: 873 km (542 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 27 min
Departure: FLL (26.072599, -80.152702)
Arrival: MBJ (18.503700256347656, -77.91339874267578)
Route Type: International
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