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JFK → CTG
Which side of the plane to sit from John F Kennedy International Airport (New York) to Rafael Nuñez International Airport (Cartagena)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior perspective of the Caribbean islands mid-flight and an iconic view of the historic Walled City and La Popa Monastery during the final approach into Cartagena.
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New York Bight
Initial climb providing a view of the Atlantic coastline and the tip of Long Island.
Turks and Caicos
Vibrant coral reefs and shallow turquoise waters of the Caicos Bank.
Massif de la Hotte
The rugged, lush green mountain ranges of southwestern Haiti.
Caribbean Sea
The deep azure transition from the Atlantic into the tropical Caribbean basin.
Cartagena Walled City
A perfect aerial view of the 16th-century fortifications and colonial plazas.
La Popa Monastery
The historic convent perched on the highest hill in Cartagena during final descent.
Sit on the left for the most cinematic entrance into Cartagena. This side is typically better for morning flights as the sun will be on the opposite side, reducing glare. Keep your camera ready as you cross the northern coast of Hispaniola for dramatic mountain and ocean contrasts.
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Manhattan Skyline
Breathtaking views of the Financial District and Midtown shortly after departing JFK.
Jersey Shore
A long-range view of the boardwalks and beaches stretching down the US East Coast.
The Bahamas
Aerial view of the Great Bahama Bank and the stunning Exuma cays archipelago.
Magdalena River
The massive sediment plume where Colombia's largest river meets the Caribbean near Barranquilla.
Bocagrande
The modern skyscraper skyline of Cartagena's peninsula, often called the Miami of South America.
The right side is ideal for seeing the New York skyline if the flight departs toward the south. It also offers incredible views of the Bahamas' sapphire-blue waters. On afternoon flights, you'll be treated to a spectacular sunset over the Caribbean Sea as you approach Colombia.
Book Hotels in CartagenaDistance: 3,362 km (2,089 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 57 min
Departure: JFK (40.63980103, -73.77890015)
Arrival: CTG (10.4424, -75.513)
Route Type: International
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