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SBH → SJU
Which side of the plane to sit from Gustaf III Airport (Gustavia) to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (San Juan)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular 'island hopping' perspective, passing directly by St. Martin, the British Virgin Islands, and the US Virgin Islands before the coastal approach into San Juan.
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Saint Martin
Extremely close views of Princess Juliana Airport and the famous Maho Beach shortly after takeoff.
Anguilla
The long, flat limestone island of Anguilla is visible to the north with its distinct white sand beaches.
British Virgin Islands
Panoramic views of Virgin Gorda and the many smaller cays dotting the Sir Francis Drake Channel.
US Virgin Islands
Fly past the rugged green hills of St. John and the bustling harbor of Charlotte Amalie in St. Thomas.
Culebra
Look for the world-renowned horseshoe shape of Flamenco Beach as you pass this Puerto Rican offshore island.
El Yunque National Forest
As you descend into SJU, the misty peaks of the only tropical rainforest in the US National Forest System appear.
The right side is the premier choice for this route. Most flights stay at low altitudes (under 12,000 ft), making the island details very clear. Afternoon flights provide excellent lighting for the Puerto Rican coastline, but avoid the very late sun to minimize glare during the final westward approach.
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Gustavia Harbor
Immediate views of the luxury yachts and red-roofed buildings of St. Barts' capital upon departure.
Saba Island
The dramatic, steep volcanic cone of Saba rises sharply from the Caribbean Sea to the south.
Vieques
View the lush landscape of Vieques and its famous bioluminescent bay areas as you approach Puerto Rico.
Caribbean Horizon
Uninterrupted deep blue ocean views with the distant silhouette of St. Croix visible on clear days.
Sit on the left for the best view of the iconic SBH runway departure. Morning flights are ideal as the sun will be behind the aircraft, illuminating the southern Caribbean islands without glare.
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Get eSIMs for Puerto RicoDistance: 339 km (211 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 34 min
Departure: SBH (17.904399871826172, -62.84360122680664)
Arrival: SJU (18.4393997192, -66.0018005371)
Route Type: International
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