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PHL → NAS
Which side of the plane to sit from Philadelphia International Airport (Philadelphia) to Lynden Pindling International Airport (Nassau)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the US eastern seaboard's geography, including the expansive Chesapeake Bay, followed by the iconic turquoise transition of the Bahamian sandbars.
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Chesapeake Bay
A massive aerial perspective of the largest estuary in the US, including the Bay Bridge and various inlets.
Norfolk & Virginia Beach
Views of the world's largest naval base and the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay.
Carolina Lowcountry
The intricate network of marshes, sea islands, and rivers along the South Carolina and Georgia coasts.
Great Bahama Bank
The highlight of the trip: a stunning display of white sandbars and swirling turquoise water patterns.
The Berry Islands
A cluster of small, picturesque cays surrounded by shallow flats and deep blue channels.
The right side is unbeatable for the descent into Nassau. As the plane crosses the Great Bahama Bank, the water depth changes rapidly, creating a 'neon' blue effect. For the best photography, a midday flight ensures the sun is overhead, maximizing the vibrance of the coral and sand patterns below.
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The Jersey Shore
View the long stretches of beach and boardwalks from Atlantic City down to Cape May during the initial climb.
The Outer Banks
The thin, fragile strip of North Carolina's barrier islands including Cape Hatteras and its famous lighthouse.
The Gulf Stream
Observe the distinct color shift where the deep blue Atlantic current meets the coastal waters.
Abaco Islands
The first sightings of the Bahamian archipelago, featuring scattered cays and coral reefs.
Paradise Island
Get a bird's-eye view of the massive Atlantis resort and the bridges connecting to Nassau just before landing.
Choose the left side for morning flights to enjoy the sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean without direct glare. It provides a better angle for seeing the high-rise resorts of Paradise Island during the final approach into NAS.
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Get eSIMs for BahamasDistance: 1,662 km (1,033 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 13 min
Departure: PHL (39.87189865112305, -75.24109649658203)
Arrival: NAS (25.0389995575, -77.46620178219999)
Route Type: International
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