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SBH → PTP
Which side of the plane to sit from Gustaf III Airport (Gustavia) to Pointe-à-Pitre Le Raizet (Pointe-a-pitre)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular front-row seat to the volcanic backbone of the Lesser Antilles, featuring active craters, lush rainforests, and dramatic coastlines.
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St. Kitts & Nevis Peaks
The dramatic volcanic cones of Mount Liamuiga and Nevis Peak rise sharply from the sea shortly after takeoff.
Soufrière Hills Volcano
Breathtaking views of the active volcano on Montserrat, including the exclusion zone and the buried former capital, Plymouth.
Basse-Terre National Park
The mountainous, jungle-clad western 'wing' of Guadeloupe, featuring dense rainforests and waterfalls.
La Grande Soufrière
Guadeloupe's highest point, an active volcano often shrouded in clouds, visible as you approach the airport.
Grand Cul-de-Sac Marin
A vast turquoise nature reserve filled with mangroves and coral reefs visible during the banking maneuver for landing.
The right side is essential for volcano enthusiasts. To best see the Montserrat volcanic activity, fly during the morning to avoid the haze. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff from SBH as the islands appear in quick succession due to the short flight duration.
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Atlantic Ocean Panoramas
Deep blue views of the Atlantic as the aircraft traverses the channel between the French West Indies and the Leeward Islands.
Grande-Terre Coast
The flatter, limestone-based eastern 'wing' of Guadeloupe comes into view during the final descent phase.
Saint-François Lagoons
Stunning turquoise reefs and shallow lagoons visible along the southeastern tip of Grande-Terre if the approach path curves.
Pointe-à-Pitre Urban Center
A bird's-eye view of the commercial port and the bustling urban landscape of Guadeloupe's largest city just before landing.
Sit on the left for a glare-free view of the Atlantic horizon. During the afternoon, this side remains in the shade, making it easier to photograph the limestone cliffs and flat sugarcane fields of Grande-Terre as you approach Le Raizet.
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Get eSIMs for GuadeloupeDistance: 229 km (142 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 23 min
Departure: SBH (17.904399871826172, -62.84360122680664)
Arrival: PTP (16.265301, -61.531799)
Route Type: International
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