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NAS → RCY
Which side of the plane to sit from Lynden Pindling International Airport (Nassau) to Rum Cay Airport (Port Nelson)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a front-row seat to the Exuma Cays, widely considered one of the most beautiful island chains in the world due to the vibrant contrast between shallow turquoise banks and deep ocean trenches.
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Exuma Cays Chain
An incredible string of over 365 tiny islands stretching across the crystal-clear Great Bahama Bank.
Staniel Cay
Look for the famous hub of the Exumas, identifiable by its active marina and the nearby Thunderball Grotto.
Great Exuma
Detailed views of the mainland Exuma coast, including the shallow sand flats near George Town.
Long Island West Coast
The contrast of the calm, pale waters on the western side of Long Island before the final approach to Rum Cay.
The right side is the 'photographer's side' for this route. To capture the most vibrant turquoise colors, try to book a mid-day flight when the sun is high. Avoid the very late afternoon if you want to prevent heavy sun glare reflecting off the shallow water.
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Paradise Island
Aerial views of the iconic Atlantis resort and the eastern tip of New Providence shortly after departure.
Cape Eleuthera
The dramatic southern tip of Eleuthera where the shallow bank abruptly drops into the dark blue Atlantic.
Cat Island
Distant views of the western coastline of Cat Island, home to Mount Alvernia, the highest point in the Bahamas.
The left side provides a broader perspective of the deep Atlantic side of the archipelago. It is particularly scenic during morning flights when the sun illuminates the eastern coastlines of the islands without causing direct glare on the window.
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Get eSIMs for BahamasDistance: 306 km (190 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 31 min
Departure: NAS (25.0389995575, -77.46620178219999)
Arrival: RCY (23.68440055847168, -74.83619689941406)
Route Type: Domestic
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