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LAD → HAV
Which side of the plane to sit from Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (Luanda) to José Martí International Airport (Havana)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the Luanda city skyline upon departure and the most iconic views of the Cuban coastline and Havana's historic harbor on approach.
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Luanda Bay
Aerial perspective of the Angolan capital's urban core and the busy Port of Luanda right after takeoff.
Equatorial Atlantic
Expansive views of the deep blue South Atlantic as the flight crosses toward the Caribbean.
Matanzas Harbor
The deep-water bay and the 'City of Bridges' visible as the plane tracks the northern Cuban coast.
Morro Castle
The historic 16th-century fortress guarding the entrance to Havana Bay during the final descent.
The Malecón
Havana's famous seaside drive stretching along the northern shore of the city.
Sit on the left for the classic Havana approach. Note that as a westbound flight, the sun will be on the south (left) side for most of the journey; keep the window shade partially closed during the mid-flight Atlantic crossing to manage heat and glare. Morning departures from Luanda provide the best light for the Angolan coast.
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Ilha do Cabo
The long, narrow peninsula of Luanda stretching into the Atlantic, featuring beaches and marinas.
Trade Wind Clouds
Dramatic cumulus formations typical of the tropical Atlantic crossing.
Varadero Peninsula
Distant views of the white sand beaches of Hicacos Peninsula if the flight path stays offshore.
Mayabeque Farmland
The red-soil agricultural plains and rural landscape surrounding the Havana outskirts.
The right side is ideal for travelers who prefer indirect sunlight, as this side faces north during the transatlantic crossing. It offers better views of the Mussulo sand spit if the aircraft performs a southern departure loop before heading west. It is also the side to be on if you want to avoid the glare while spotting distant Caribbean islands.
Book Hotels in HavanaDistance: 10,964 km (6,813 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 12 hrs 54 min
Departure: LAD (-8.858369999999999, 13.2312)
Arrival: HAV (22.989200592041016, -82.40910339355469)
Route Type: International
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