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GDT → PLS
Which side of the plane to sit from JAGS McCartney International Airport (Cockburn Town) to Providenciales Airport (Providenciales)?
Right Side of the Plane
The flight typically tracks along the northern edge of the archipelago, providing the Right Side with spectacular views of the uninhabited cays, dramatic limestone cliffs of Middle Caicos, and the famous 'Wall' where the reef drops into the abyss.
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Cockburn Town
The historic capital on Grand Turk, featuring colorful colonial buildings and the front street seawall immediately after departure.
East Caicos
A massive, uninhabited wilderness area with pristine white sand beaches and intricate mangrove systems.
Mudjin Harbour
The most scenic spot in the islands, featuring the high limestone cliffs and sea caves of Middle Caicos.
Bottle Creek
A long, winding turquoise lagoon separating North Caicos from its eastern cays, visible in vivid detail from low altitude.
Parrot Cay
The famous luxury resort island home to various celebrities, seen just before the final approach into Providenciales.
The Wall
The dramatic underwater cliff where the water depth changes from 10 feet to thousands in a single line.
This is the premier side for photography. You will see the entire island chain (East, Middle, and North Caicos). Afternoon flights are best as the sun illuminates the northern beaches and the reef shelf. Request a window seat away from the wing to fully capture the reef's transition from turquoise to deep blue.
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Columbus Passage
The deep 7,000-foot channel separating the Turks islands from the Caicos islands, often appearing as a dark navy contrast to the turquoise shallows.
Salt Cay
A small, historic triangular island known for its colonial ruins and former salt industry, visible shortly after takeoff.
Ambergris Cays
Exclusive private islands surrounded by some of the most vibrant neon-blue waters in the Caribbean.
Caicos Bank
A vast expanse of shallow, sandy-bottomed water that creates a stunning gradient of light blue as you approach Providenciales.
Whale Watching
During winter months (January to March), keep a sharp eye on the deep waters for the splashes of migrating humpback whales.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. This side offers a great perspective of the deep ocean channels and the exclusive southern cays. Watch for the 'electric blue' glow of the Caicos Bank as the plane descends into PLS.
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Get eSIMs for Turks and Caicos IslandsDistance: 122 km (76 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 12 min
Departure: GDT (21.444499969482425, -71.14230346679688)
Arrival: PLS (21.77359962463379, -72.26589965820312)
Route Type: Domestic
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