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PMV → HAV
Which side of the plane to sit from Del Caribe Santiago Mariño International Airport (Porlamar) to José Martí International Airport (Havana)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a more continuous display of the Greater Antilles, including the rugged north coast of Hispaniola and a scenic traverse of the northern Cuban keys and the Havana skyline upon approach.
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The ABC Islands
Distant views of Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao shimmering in the deep blue Caribbean waters to the north.
Hispaniola Massifs
Impressive sightings of the Cordillera Central in the Dominican Republic and the rugged mountains of Haiti.
Jardines del Rey
A spectacular chain of islands and coral reefs along the northern coast of Cuba, known for their bright turquoise waters.
Matanzas Bay
The deep harbor of 'The City of Bridges' and the nearby Yumurí Valley visible during the descent.
Havana Skyline
A panoramic view of the El Morro fortress, the Malecon, and the dense urban grid of Old Havana during the final approach.
Port of Mariel
The modern container terminal and industrial infrastructure visible just west of the city before touchdown.
The right side is superior for the arrival into Havana; most approaches track the northern coast, providing a full view of the city's historic landmarks. This route is particularly stunning during morning flights when the sun is behind you, illuminating the Cuban coastline and the colonial architecture of the capital without glare.
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Isla Margarita Departure
Aerial views of the 'Pearl of the Caribbean' and its salt lagoons immediately after takeoff from PMV.
Los Roques Archipelago
Glimpses of the stunning turquoise coral reefs and white sand cays of Venezuela's premier marine park.
Jamaica's Blue Mountains
Look for the mist-covered peaks of eastern Jamaica as you transit the central Caribbean Sea.
Zapata Peninsula
View the vast, dark green wetlands of Cuba's largest swamp area as the plane nears the island.
Gulf of Batabanó
The shallow, light-blue waters and sponge-fishing grounds south of Mayabeque province.
Sit on the left for the best views of the Venezuelan islands during departure. If the flight path takes a more southerly route, you will have a better chance of seeing the southern coastline of Jamaica. Choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat blur during the humid Caribbean crossing.
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Get eSIMs for CubaDistance: 2,373 km (1,475 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 10 min
Departure: PMV (10.912603378295898, -63.96659851074219)
Arrival: HAV (22.989200592041016, -82.40910339355469)
Route Type: International
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