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KIN → NAS
Which side of the plane to sit from Norman Manley International Airport (Kingston) to Lynden Pindling International Airport (Nassau)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers an unparalleled view of the Exuma Cays, a chain of 365 islands featuring some of the most vibrant turquoise waters and intricate sand patterns on the planet.
Blue Mountain Peak
Jamaica's highest mountain range, often shrouded in mist, visible shortly after departing Kingston.
Guantánamo Bay
A potential view of the famous bay and the sharp contrast between the arid coastline and deep Caribbean waters.
The Exuma Cays
The crown jewel of the flight: a string of tiny islands surrounded by electric blue water and white sandbars.
Tongue of the Ocean
A dramatic drop-off where the water turns from pale turquoise to midnight blue at the edge of the deep oceanic trench.
Paradise Island
Views of the luxury resorts and Atlantis towers as the plane banks for its final approach into Nassau.
The right side is significantly more scenic for the Bahamas portion of the flight. For the best photography of the Exuma Cays, aim for a mid-morning flight when the sun is high enough to illuminate the shallow sea floors but not yet directly overhead.
Kingston Harbor
Aerial views of the Palisadoes peninsula and the seventh-largest natural harbor in the world upon departure.
Sierra Maestra Foothills
The rugged, verdant terrain of eastern Cuba's mountain ranges as you cross the island's eastern provinces.
Great Bahama Bank
Vast stretches of pale, shallow water showing complex underwater sand dunes and limestone formations.
Andros Island
In the distance, the largest Bahamian island with its unique mangrove estuaries and dark blue inland holes.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the setting sun. Keep a close eye out for the 'sand bores'—unique underwater patterns formed by tidal currents on the Bahama Banks.
Distance: 793 km (493 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 19 min
Departure: KIN (17.935699462890625, -76.7874984741211)
Arrival: NAS (25.0389995575, -77.46620178219999)
Route Type: International
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