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HAV → FDF
Which side of the plane to sit from José Martí International Airport (Havana) to Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport (Fort-de-france)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the Greater Antilles, providing consistent views of the coastlines of Cuba, Hispaniola, and Puerto Rico, followed by a dramatic approach to Martinique's volcanic landscape.
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Havana Skyline
Aerial views of the Malecon, Old Havana, and the historic Spanish fortifications upon departure.
Zapata Peninsula
The vast wetlands of the Ciénaga de Zapata and the turquoise waters of the Bay of Pigs.
Hispaniola South Coast
The rugged mountains of the Tiburon Peninsula in Haiti and the coastline of the Dominican Republic.
Southern Puerto Rico
Panoramic views of the city of Ponce and the rolling peaks of the Cordillera Central mountain range.
Mount Pelée
The iconic active volcano that dominates the northern skyline of Martinique during the final descent.
Choose the left side for optimal lighting as the sun will generally be on the opposite side during morning and midday flights. Keep your camera ready as you approach Martinique; the transition from the deep blue Caribbean to the lush green volcanic slopes is spectacular.
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Isla de la Juventud
Distant views of Cuba's largest offshore island and the surrounding shallow reefs.
Jardines de la Reina
A glimpse of the pristine coral archipelago stretching along Cuba's southeastern coast.
Open Caribbean
Expansive views of the deep ocean, often dotted with cargo ships and dramatic tropical cloud formations.
Diamond Rock
The famous 175-meter high basalt island off the southern coast of Martinique seen during the approach.
Fort-de-France Bay
A sweeping view of the large natural harbor and the capital city's colorful waterfront.
The right side is excellent for afternoon flights to catch the sunset over the Caribbean Sea. During the landing phase at FDF, look out for Diamond Rock, a significant historical and natural landmark situated just offshore to the south.
Book Hotels in Fort-de-franceDistance: 2,435 km (1,513 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 15 min
Departure: HAV (22.989200592041016, -82.40910339355469)
Arrival: FDF (14.590999603271484, -61.00320053100586)
Route Type: International
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