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MBJ → YHZ
Which side of the plane to sit from Sangster International Airport (Montego Bay) to Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (Halifax)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is superior for this route as it offers the most consistent views of the Bahamian islands and the rugged, scenic coastline of Nova Scotia during the descent into Halifax.
Montego Bay Coastline
Lush tropical mountains and coral reefs visible immediately after departure from Sangster International.
The Exuma Cays
Breathtaking turquoise water patterns and white sandbars as you traverse the western Bahamas.
The Outer Banks
Depending on the flight path, the distinctive thin curve of North Carolina's barrier islands may appear on the horizon.
Nova Scotia South Shore
Rugged granite cliffs and the famous coastal indentations of the Bluenose coast during the final approach.
Halifax Skyline
A bird's-eye view of the historic downtown, Citadel Hill, and the active harbor piers.
For morning flights, the left side is shaded, providing better conditions for photography without glare. During the final 20 minutes of the flight, keep your window shade up to catch the dramatic change from tropical waters to the rocky Atlantic Canadian coast.
Tongue of the Ocean
The deep indigo contrast of the underwater trench near the Bahamas archipelago.
Eleuthera Island
The long, slender profile of this island dividing the shallow Caribbean from the deep Atlantic.
Gulf Stream Lanes
High-altitude views of massive cargo vessels navigating the busy shipping corridors toward the Northeast.
The Scotian Shelf
The transition zone where the deep ocean meets the continental shelf, often visible through color changes in the water.
Acadian Forests
Dense expanses of evergreen wilderness that define the landscape of inland Nova Scotia.
The right side is ideal for catching a spectacular sunrise over the Atlantic on early morning departures. If the flight arrives in the afternoon, expect heavy sunlight; however, it offers excellent views of the vastness of the Atlantic Ocean.
Distance: 3,223 km (2,003 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 48 min
Departure: MBJ (18.503700256347656, -77.91339874267578)
Arrival: YHZ (44.880798339799995, -63.508598327600005)
Route Type: International
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