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GAO → HAV
Which side of the plane to sit from Mariana Grajales Airport (Guantanamo) to José Martí International Airport (Havana)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior view of the northern coastline and a more dramatic entrance into Havana, including the historic harbor and the urban sprawl of the capital.
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Nipe-Sagua-Baracoa
Ancient mountain massifs and dense biodiversity in the eastern highlands.
Central Savannahs
A patchwork of sugarcane fields and rural Cuban life across the interior plains.
Varadero
The famous thin strip of white sand beach stretching into the Atlantic near Matanzas.
Old Havana
Iconic views of the historic harbor, Morro Castle, and the dense colonial grid during the descent.
The right side is essential for the final approach into HAV. If the aircraft lands toward the southwest, you will see the entire length of the Malecón and the colonial architecture of Old Havana. Use a polarizing filter to capture the vibrant blues of the Atlantic coastline against the white sands of the northern keys.
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Sierra Maestra
Dramatic views of Cuba's highest mountain range shortly after takeoff from Guantanamo.
Gulf of Guacanayabo
Shallow turquoise waters and intricate mangrove coastlines visible along the southern shore.
Zapata Peninsula
A massive expanse of green wetlands and the historic Bay of Pigs area.
Cienfuegos Bay
Clear aerial perspective of the 'Pearl of the South' city layout and its natural harbor.
Choose the left side for morning departures to have the sun behind you, perfectly illuminating the rugged Sierra Maestra mountains. This side is ideal for spotting the diverse southern ecosystems and the Zapata wetlands during the mid-flight segment.
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Get eSIMs for CubaDistance: 816 km (507 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 22 min
Departure: GAO (20.08530044555664, -75.1583023071289)
Arrival: HAV (22.989200592041016, -82.40910339355469)
Route Type: Domestic
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