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KIN → ANU
Which side of the plane to sit from Norman Manley International Airport (Kingston) to V.C. Bird International Airport (Antigua)?
Right Side of the Plane
While the left side offers views of larger landmasses like Hispaniola and Puerto Rico, the right side provides a more dramatic and close-up perspective of the volcanic island arc, including the spectacular active volcano on Montserrat and the jagged peaks of St. Kitts and Nevis.
Caribbean Horizon
Unobstructed views of the vast, deep blue Caribbean Sea with frequent sightings of cargo ships and cruise liners.
St. Kitts and Nevis
Observe the dramatic volcanic cones of Mount Liamuiga and Nevis Peak rising sharply from the ocean.
Montserrat Volcano
The highlight of the trip: the Soufrière Hills volcano, featuring the ash-covered exclusion zone and the ruins of the former capital, Plymouth.
Redonda
A small, uninhabited, and extremely steep volcanic rock that sticks out of the water between Nevis and Montserrat.
Antigua's South Coast
Detailed views of the many bays, including English Harbour and Falmouth Harbour, as the plane banks for its final approach.
The right side is the 'volcano side.' To see the ruins of Plymouth on Montserrat, you need to be on this side during the final 15-20 minutes of the flight. For late afternoon flights, this side offers spectacular sunset views over the water, though the cabin can get warm from the direct sun.
Jamaica's Blue Mountains
Immediately after takeoff from KIN, look north to see the lush, mist-covered peaks of the island's highest range.
Southern Hispaniola
Aerial views of the rugged coastline of Haiti and the Dominican Republic as the flight path parallels their southern shores.
San Juan Skyline
In the distance to the north, you can often spot the urban density and historic forts of Puerto Rico's capital.
British Virgin Islands
A stunning archipelago of small, green islands surrounded by white sand and turquoise shallow waters.
Anguilla & St. Martin
As you begin your descent, these low-lying coral and limestone islands appear on the northern horizon.
For morning flights, the left side is preferable to avoid direct sunlight and glare, which will be coming from the south. Keep your eyes peeled for the distinct turquoise rings surrounding the smaller Virgin Islands, which contrast sharply against the deep cobalt of the Caribbean Sea.
Distance: 1,592 km (989 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 7 min
Departure: KIN (17.935699462890625, -76.7874984741211)
Arrival: ANU (17.1367, -61.792702)
Route Type: International
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