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LGW → MBJ
Which side of the plane to sit from London Gatwick Airport (London) to Sangster International Airport (Montego Bay)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers spectacular views of the English coastline upon departure and unparalleled vistas of the Bahamas and Caribbean reefs during the descent into Jamaica.
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Isle of Wight
A clear view of the Needles and the chalk cliffs of the southern English coast shortly after leaving LGW.
Bahamian Archipelago
Vivid contrast between deep blue ocean trenches and the neon turquoise of the Great Bahama Bank.
Exuma Cays
String of pearl-like islands surrounded by white sand bars, visible about 90 minutes before landing.
Montego Bay Reefs
Breathtaking views of the coral reef systems and turquoise lagoons surrounding Sangster International Airport.
The right side is the clear winner for tropical scenery. Ensure your window is clean about 2 hours before landing to capture the Bahamas. On the approach to MBJ, the plane usually flies along the northern coast, offering a perfect view of the luxury resorts and the famous 'Hip Strip' just before touchdown. Use a polarizing filter if taking photos to cut through the water's surface glare.
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English Channel
Aerial view of the world's busiest shipping lanes and the distant silhouette of the French coast.
Azores High
Dramatic cloud formations and weather patterns typical of the mid-Atlantic atmospheric pressure systems.
Cockpit Country
The unique and rugged karst limestone landscape of Jamaica's interior visible during the final descent.
Atlantic Sunset
Vibrant orange and pink hues over the open ocean as the sun sets to the west on evening arrivals.
Sit on the left if you want to avoid direct sunlight for the majority of the flight, as this side faces south-southeast. It provides the best perspective of Jamaica's lush, mountainous interior as you make the turn toward the runway. Keep an eye out for the Blue Mountains in the distance if the flight path stays south.
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Get eSIMs for JamaicaDistance: 7,568 km (4,703 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 8 hrs 54 min
Departure: LGW (51.148102, -0.190278)
Arrival: MBJ (18.503700256347656, -77.91339874267578)
Route Type: International
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