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SML → NAS
Which side of the plane to sit from Stella Maris Airport (Stella Maris) to Lynden Pindling International Airport (Nassau)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the Exuma Cays, showcasing the world-famous transition from deep indigo ocean to the bright turquoise sandbars of the Great Bahama Bank.
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Cape Santa Maria
Immediately after takeoff, view the powdery white sands of Long Island's northern tip.
Great Exuma Chain
A continuous string of over 365 cays featuring vibrant coral reefs and secluded beaches.
Musha Cay
David Copperfield's private island, surrounded by a dramatic sandbar tail visible from altitude.
Staniel Cay
Home to the famous Thunderball Grotto and the nearby swimming pigs of Big Major Cay.
Exuma Sandbanks
Intricate, swirling patterns created by tidal currents moving across the shallow banks.
Book a window seat on the left for the most iconic Bahamian 'swirl' views. Mid-day flights are best as the high sun illuminates the shallow turquoise water, making the colors pop. If flying late afternoon, the left side will be away from the direct sun glare.
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The Exuma Sound
Witness the dramatic 'Wall' where shallow shelf water drops thousands of feet into the abyss.
Highborne Cay
A popular yachting gateway marking the northern end of the Exuma chain.
Paradise Island
On the final approach to Nassau, look for the iconic pink towers of the Atlantis resort.
Nassau Harbor
View the busy cruise ship terminal and the colonial architecture of the capital city.
The right side is ideal for seeing the vastness of the Atlantic and the deep-sea trenches. During the final descent into NAS, the right side provides a superior view of the Nassau skyline and the bridge to Paradise Island.
Book Hotels in NassauDistance: 275 km (171 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 28 min
Departure: SML (23.582317, -75.268621)
Arrival: NAS (25.0389995575, -77.46620178219999)
Route Type: Domestic
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