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Which side of the plane to sit from Inagua Airport (Matthew Town) to Mayaguana Airport (Mayaguana)?

Our Recommendation
7.8

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a superior view of the massive salt evaporation ponds of the Morton Salt Company and the vast, flamingo-rich Lake Windsor shortly after departure.

Left Side Highlights
7.8
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Morton Salt Pans

Brilliant white salt mounds and pink-hued evaporation ponds belonging to one of the world's largest solar salt facilities.

🦩

Lake Windsor

Also known as Lake Rosa, this 12-mile-long interior lake is a critical habitat for the West Indian Flamingo.

🏘️

Matthew Town

The only settlement on Inagua, visible as the plane climbs out of IGA towards the north.

🌊

Northwest Point

A sharp coastal transition where the turquoise shallows drop off into the deep blue of the Atlantic.

Sit on the left side to see the industrial salt operations immediately after takeoff. Morning flights (8 AM - 10 AM) offer the best lighting to capture the pink and white contrasts of the salt ponds without heavy glare from the sun.

Right Side Highlights
7.1
🏝️

Little Inagua

A large, uninhabited nature reserve island located northeast of Great Inagua, visible mid-flight.

🪸

Inagua Reef Systems

Extensive coral formations and shallow sand banks visible through the exceptionally clear Bahamian waters.

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Northeast Point

The remote and rugged eastern edge of Great Inagua, accessible only by sea.

✈️

Mayaguana Shoreline

The southern approach to MYG airport, showcasing the pristine and undeveloped beaches of Mayaguana.

The right side is ideal for spotting the uninhabited Little Inagua island. Use polarized sunglasses to better see the underwater coral structures and sandbars during the descent into Mayaguana.

Top Activities in Mayaguana
Route Information

Distance: 170 km (106 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 17 min

Departure: IGA (20.975000381469727, -73.66690063476562)

Arrival: MYG (22.379499, -73.013494)

Route Type: Domestic

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