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NAS → GGT
Which side of the plane to sit from Lynden Pindling International Airport (Nassau) to Exuma International Airport (Great Exuma)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer spectacular views, the right side provides a superior perspective of the shallow Great Bahama Bank, where the shifting sandbars and vibrant turquoise waters create 'living art' patterns unique to the Exuma Cays.
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The Schooner Cays
Spectacular underwater sand dunes and swirling patterns that look like a watercolor painting from the air.
Pipe Creek Sandbars
Extensive, blindingly white sandbars that emerge from the shallow turquoise water during low tide.
Big Major Cay
Catch a glimpse of the famous 'Pig Beach' from above, surrounded by crystal clear shallow waters.
Compass Cay
View the narrow channels and protected lagoons that make this one of the most protected harbors in the chain.
Great Bahama Bank
The vast expanse of fluorescent turquoise water that makes this flight one of the most scenic in the world.
The right side is the 'photographer's choice' for this route. To see the sandbars at their most dramatic, try to time your flight with low tide. Midday flights are ideal for the right side as the sun is overhead, removing shadows from the shallow seabed and making the turquoise colors pop with maximum intensity.
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Rose Island & Athol Island
Immediately after takeoff from Nassau, enjoy views of these narrow islands and their surrounding coral reefs.
Exuma Sound
Gaze into the deep sapphire waters of the Sound, where the ocean floor drops off significantly compared to the shallow banks.
Highborne Cay
A glimpse of the northern gateway to the Exumas, known for its luxury marina and surrounding private islets.
Staniel Cay
The bustling heart of the Cays, visible with its yacht club and proximity to the famous Thunderball Grotto.
Great Exuma North Shore
Scenic approach over the rocky northern coastline of Great Exuma as you descend into GGT.
The left side is best for seeing the contrast between the deep ocean and the island chain. Aim for a morning flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the colors of the water without glare. Keep an eye out for the distinct line where the turquoise shallows meet the dark blue of the Exuma Sound.
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Get eSIMs for BahamasDistance: 230 km (143 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 23 min
Departure: NAS (25.0389995575, -77.46620178219999)
Arrival: GGT (23.5625991821, -75.8779983521)
Route Type: Domestic
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