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GCM → KIN
Which side of the plane to sit from Owen Roberts International Airport (Georgetown) to Norman Manley International Airport (Kingston)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the lush, mountainous interior of Jamaica and the dramatic Blue Mountain range during the final descent into Kingston Harbour.
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North Sound Lagoon
Aerial view of the stunning turquoise waters and sandbars of Grand Cayman's massive North Sound right after takeoff.
Cayman Trench
Observe the deep blue color shift marking the Cayman Trench, the deepest part of the Caribbean Sea.
Cockpit Country
A unique landscape of steep-sided limestone hills and deep circular valleys in west-central Jamaica.
Blue Mountains
Breathtaking views of Jamaica's highest peaks, often shrouded in mist, as you approach the capital.
Kingston Skyline
A panoramic view of the Jamaican capital city nestled between the mountains and the sea.
For the best visibility of the Blue Mountains, book a morning flight when the air is clearest and the sun illuminates the peaks from the east. Keep your camera ready as you pass over the Jamaican coastline, as the transition from the deep blue sea to the vibrant green mountains is sudden and spectacular.
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George Town Waterfront
A bird's-eye view of the cruise ship terminals and the colorful colonial-style architecture of the Caymanian capital.
South Sound
Views of the residential areas and reef-protected lagoons along the southern coast of Grand Cayman.
Pedro Bank
If the flight path is southerly, you may spot the shallow turquoise waters of this massive underwater plateau.
Treasure Beach
Look for the rugged, dark-sand coves and rocky outcrops characteristic of Jamaica's southern coastline.
Palisadoes Peninsula
The narrow strip of land connecting the airport to the mainland, surrounded by the Caribbean Sea.
The right side is ideal for capturing the final approach over the narrow Palisadoes strip. If flying in the late afternoon, this side offers beautiful sunset views over the Caribbean Sea, though glare can be an issue. Watch for the cargo ships entering and leaving one of the world's largest natural harbours.
Book Hotels in KingstonDistance: 505 km (314 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 51 min
Departure: GCM (19.2928009033, -81.3576965332)
Arrival: KIN (17.935699462890625, -76.7874984741211)
Route Type: International
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