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PHL → MBJ
Which side of the plane to sit from Philadelphia International Airport (Philadelphia) to Sangster International Airport (Montego Bay)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the Mid-Atlantic coastline and the world-class turquoise waters of the Bahamian Exuma Cays.
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Delaware River & Philly
Aerial views of the Philadelphia skyline and the industrial waterfront during departure.
Chesapeake Bay
Expansive views of the Maryland and Virginia shorelines as the plane heads south.
Outer Banks
The iconic thin strip of North Carolina's barrier islands and the Atlantic horizon.
Exuma Cays
Spectacular views of the translucent turquoise waters and sandbars of the central Bahamas.
Caribbean Reefs
Vibrant coral reef structures as the aircraft descends toward the Jamaican coastline.
Book a window seat on the left for morning flights to watch the sunrise over the Atlantic. The highlight occurs roughly 2.5 hours into the flight when crossing the Bahamas; the color of the water is most vibrant between 10 AM and 2 PM. Avoid seats 15-25 to ensure the wing doesn't block your view of the islands.
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D.C. Corridor
Distant views of the Baltimore and Washington D.C. metropolitan areas during climb.
Florida Gold Coast
Views of the South Florida coastline and the Miami metropolitan area from a distance.
Andros Island
The vast, wild mangroves and tidal channels of the largest island in the Bahamas.
Eastern Cuba
Rugged, mountainous terrain and the coastline of Cuba during the mid-Caribbean transit.
Jamaica North Shore
Lush green mountains and the town of Montego Bay as the plane banks for landing.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side provides a better view of the mountainous Jamaican landscape during the final approach into Sangster International. Keep an eye out for cruise ships docked in the Montego Bay harbor just before touchdown.
Book Hotels in Montego BayDistance: 2,390 km (1,485 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 11 min
Departure: PHL (39.87189865112305, -75.24109649658203)
Arrival: MBJ (18.503700256347656, -77.91339874267578)
Route Type: International
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