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Our Recommendation
8.7

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a front-row seat to the transition from the Caribbean tropics to the dramatic North American coastline and the rugged Adirondack mountains.

Left Side Highlights
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Cuban Coastline

Aerial views of the lush greenery and northern beaches of central Cuba shortly after takeoff.

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Florida Keys

The string of tropical islands and the iconic Seven Mile Bridge visible across the Florida Straits.

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Mid-Atlantic Cities

Distal views of major hubs like Washington D.C., Philadelphia, and the New York City skyline depending on the inland corridor.

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Adirondack Mountains

The dense forests and high peaks of Upstate New York as the plane enters Canadian airspace.

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Chesapeake Bay

The massive estuary system of Maryland and Virginia, showing intricate shorelines and wetlands.

Choose the left side for afternoon flights to minimize sun glare. This side is particularly scenic during the final 90 minutes of the flight when passing over the high-density urban corridor of the US Northeast and the scenic Hudson Valley. In winter, look for the stark contrast of snow-covered peaks in New York state.

Right Side Highlights
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Bahamian Cays

Stunning turquoise waters and white sandbars of the western Bahamas shortly after departure.

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Atlantic Horizon

The deep blue of the Gulf Stream and heavy maritime traffic moving along the Eastern Seaboard.

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Outer Banks

The thin, fragile barrier islands of North Carolina standing against the Atlantic waves.

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Green Mountains

The rolling, ancient peaks of Vermont visible to the east during the descent into Quebec.

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St. Lawrence River

The massive waterway and its various bridges as the aircraft maneuvers for landing at YUL.

The right side is ideal for morning flights to see the sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean. This side offers the best views of the vibrant blue shallows around the Bahamas during the first hour of flight. During landing at YUL, the right side often provides a better view of the Olympic Stadium and downtown Montreal depending on the wind direction.

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Route Information

Distance: 3,023 km (1,878 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 33 min

Departure: MBJ (18.503700256347656, -77.91339874267578)

Arrival: YUL (45.4706001282, -73.7407989502)

Route Type: International

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