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FLL โ MHH
Which side of the plane to sit from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (Fort Lauderdale) to Leonard M Thompson International Airport (Marsh Harbor)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the picturesque Abaco Cays and the famous candy-striped Hope Town lighthouse during the final approach phase into Marsh Harbour.
Port Everglades
View the massive cruise ships and busy industrial port activity departing Fort Lauderdale.
Castaway Cay
Look south to spot Disney Cruise Lineโs private island, easily identifiable by its developed beaches and pier.
Hope Town Lighthouse
The iconic red-and-white candy-striped lighthouse on Elbow Cay is frequently visible during the descent.
The Sea of Abaco
Enjoy aerial views of the world-famous boating waters nestled between Great Abaco and its outer cays.
Barrier Reef Systems
Watch for the dark silhouettes of coral reefs contrasting against the bright white sand of the seabed.
The descent into MHH often tracks south of the airport before turning back, providing prime views of Elbow Cay and Man-O-War Cay. Afternoon flights offer the best lighting to capture the legendary gradients of Bahamian blue water.
Florida Gold Coast
Glimpse the luxury high-rises and sandy stretches of Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood immediately after takeoff.
The Gulf Stream
Observe the deep indigo transition of the powerful Atlantic current between the Florida coast and the Bahama Bank.
Little Bahama Bank
Witness the dramatic shift to vibrant turquoise as the plane enters the shallow, sandy-bottomed banks.
Northern Abaco Cays
Spot the remote and pristine northern keys of the Abaco chain as you cross into Great Abaco airspace.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind the aircraft, which enhances the saturation of the turquoise water. This side provides an expansive view of the shallow Bahama Bank's vast sandy bottom.
Distance: 310 km (193 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 31 min
Departure: FLL (26.072599, -80.152702)
Arrival: MHH (26.5114, -77.08350300000001)
Route Type: International
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