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MCO β BQN
Which side of the plane to sit from Orlando International Airport (Orlando) to Rafael Hernandez Airport (Aguadilla)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Bahamian archipelago's vibrant turquoise waters and the dramatic western coastline of Puerto Rico upon descent into Aguadilla.
Florida Space Coast
Aerial views of the Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral shortly after departing Orlando.
The Exumas
Stunning views of the long chain of cays and the high-contrast turquoise sandbars of the central Bahamas.
Turks and Caicos
Passage near the Caicos Bank, showcasing some of the clearest waters in the Caribbean region.
Mona Passage
The turbulent stretch of water between Hispaniola and Puerto Rico, often featuring beautiful cloud formations.
RincΓ³n and Aguadilla
Clear views of the world-famous surfing beaches and the lush western hills of Puerto Rico during landing.
Sit on the right for the most iconic Caribbean views. For the best photography of the Bahamas, choose a mid-day flight when the sun is high to illuminate the shallow reefs. Keep your camera ready as you cross the coastline into Puerto Rico for views of the Desecheo Island in the distance.
The Atlantic Horizon
Uninterrupted views of the deep blue Atlantic Ocean and the curvature of the Earth.
Abaco Islands
Distant glimpses of the northernmost Bahamian islands and their surrounding coral reefs.
Puerto Rico Trench
Fly over the deepest part of the Atlantic, where the water color transitions to an intense, dark indigo.
Isabela Coastline
As the plane turns for its final approach, views of the rugged cliffs and beaches of Isabela.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. It is also the better side for viewing the northern coastline of Puerto Rico if the aircraft performs a wide north-to-east approach pattern into BQN.
Distance: 1,817 km (1,129 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 25 min
Departure: MCO (28.429399490356445, -81.30899810791016)
Arrival: BQN (18.49489974975586, -67.12940216064453)
Route Type: International
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