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HAV → GAO
Which side of the plane to sit from José Martí International Airport (Havana) to Mariana Grajales Airport (Guantanamo)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior view of Cuba's dramatic southern coastline, including the highest peaks of the Sierra Maestra and the vibrant turquoise colors of the Caribbean shelf.
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Ciénaga de Zapata
The Caribbean's largest wetland area, appearing as a massive, dark green marshland near the Bay of Pigs.
Jardines de la Reina
An untouched marine park featuring a string of pristine islets surrounded by crystal-clear shallow waters.
Sierra Maestra
Cuba's most iconic mountain range, including Pico Turquino, the island's highest point, rising sharply from the sea.
Santiago de Cuba Bay
The narrow-mouthed bay and the historic Morro Castle are often visible during the descent phase.
Guantanamo Arid Zone
The landscape shifts to a unique semi-desert scrubland as the plane nears GAO, reflecting the region's rain shadow.
The right side is essential for viewing the Sierra Maestra. Choose a window seat away from the wing to fully appreciate the vertical drop from the peaks into the Caribbean. Afternoon flights offer the best lighting on the mountain ridges for photography.
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Havana Cityscape
Aerial view of the historic center and the Malecón seawall as you depart José Martí International.
Matanzas Bay
A deep-water bay and the 'City of Bridges' visible shortly after reaching cruising altitude.
Sabana-Camagüey Archipelago
A glimpse of the northern cays and coral reefs stretching toward the Atlantic horizon.
Camagüey Plains
Vast stretches of agricultural land and cattle ranches typical of central Cuba's flat topography.
Holguín Mogotes
Unique limestone hill formations and the 'Loma de la Cruz' as the flight approaches the eastern region.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh tropical sun glare from the south. This side is ideal for spotting the northern keys if the pilot takes a slightly more northerly corridor to avoid weather over the mountains.
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Get eSIMs for CubaDistance: 816 km (507 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 22 min
Departure: HAV (22.989200592041016, -82.40910339355469)
Arrival: GAO (20.08530044555664, -75.1583023071289)
Route Type: Domestic
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