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FPO → FLL
Which side of the plane to sit from Grand Bahama International Airport (Freeport) to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (Fort Lauderdale)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the Grand Bahama coastline upon departure and provides a front-row seat to the impressive cruise ships at Port Everglades and the Fort Lauderdale skyline during the approach.
Grand Bahama Shoreline
Aerial views of the southern beaches of Freeport and the sprawling Lucayan resort areas shortly after takeoff.
The Gulf Stream
Watch the dramatic transition from the pale turquoise Bahamian shallows to the deep indigo of the Atlantic's main current.
Port Everglades
One of the world's busiest cruise ports, often filled with massive ships, visible just before the final descent into FLL.
Fort Lauderdale Skyline
A clear view of the downtown high-rises and the extensive canal systems that give the city its nickname, the Venice of America.
Sit behind the wing for the best photography of the coastlines. This side is particularly spectacular during late afternoon flights as the sun begins to set over the Florida peninsula, reflecting off the Atlantic waters. On very clear days, you may even spot the distant silhouette of the Miami skyline to the south.
Little Bahama Bank
Intricate underwater sand patterns and coral formations visible through the crystal-clear shallow waters north of the island.
West End Settlement
The historic westernmost tip of Grand Bahama Island, providing a final glimpse of Bahamian land before the ocean crossing.
Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse
The iconic iron-framework lighthouse marking the northern end of the Fort Lauderdale beach strip as you cross the coast.
Everglades Fringe
As the plane aligns for landing, look past the urban sprawl to see the vast, dark expanse of the Florida Everglades to the west.
This side is optimal for midday flights to capture the most vibrant turquoise hues of the reefs. It offers a great perspective of the dense canal networks in Pompano Beach and Deerfield Beach. If the flight path takes a northern approach, you will have an excellent view of the North Palm Beach coastline.
Distance: 155 km (96 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 16 min
Departure: FPO (26.5587005615, -78.695602417)
Arrival: FLL (26.072599, -80.152702)
Route Type: International
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