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IAH → NAS
Which side of the plane to sit from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (Houston) to Lynden Pindling International Airport (Nassau)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the sprawling Florida Everglades and the most dramatic color transitions over the Great Bahama Bank during the descent into Nassau.
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Everglades National Park
The vast, emerald-green 'River of Grass' stretching across the southern tip of Florida.
Florida Keys
Distant views of the archipelago and the thin line of the Overseas Highway.
Andros Island
The largest Bahamian island, featuring complex tidal channels and mysterious blue holes.
Tongue of the Ocean
A sharp drop-off where shallow turquoise flats meet the deep, dark indigo of the ocean trench.
New Providence Approach
Sweeping views of the white sand beaches and coral reefs surrounding Nassau.
The right side is essential for the iconic Bahamian approach. Mid-day flights are best to see the full spectrum of turquoise water colors. During the final 15 minutes of flight, watch for the 'Tongue of the Ocean'—the contrast between the deep blue and the shallow bank is breathtaking.
Book Hotels in NassauMississippi Delta
The intricate network of bayous and sediment plumes where the river meets the Gulf.
Tampa Bay Area
Aerial views of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge and the dense metropolitan coastline of Western Florida.
Berry Islands
A chain of nearly 30 islands and cays surrounded by strikingly clear shallow waters.
Paradise Island
The iconic Atlantis Resort and the luxury developments north of Nassau harbor.
Choose the left side for better views of the Louisiana coast during departure. A morning flight is ideal to keep the sun on the opposite side, providing clearer, glare-free views of the Florida coastline and northern Bahamian cays.
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Get eSIMs for BahamasDistance: 1,844 km (1,146 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 28 min
Departure: IAH (29.98439979553223, -95.34140014648438)
Arrival: NAS (25.0389995575, -77.46620178219999)
Route Type: International
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