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SPR → BZE
Which side of the plane to sit from San Pedro Airport (San Pedro) to Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (Belize City)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers iconic views of the world's second-largest barrier reef and the striking color contrast between shallow turquoise shoals and the deep blue Caribbean Sea.
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San Pedro Town
A bird's-eye view of the colorful rooftops and bustling docks as you depart Ambergris Caye.
Belize Barrier Reef
Incredible views of the white surf breaking against the massive coral reef structure.
Caye Caulker
Look for 'The Split' and the narrow sandy streets of San Pedro's neighboring island.
Hol Chan Marine Reserve
Vibrant patches of protected coral gardens and shallow seagrass beds.
St. George's Caye
The historic first capital of Belize surrounded by idyllic docks and clear water.
Book a morning flight (between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM) to have the sun behind you, which illuminates the reef colors without the harsh glare of the afternoon. This side is the 'classic' scenic route for this short hopper flight.
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Western Lagoons
View the shallow, emerald-green inner waters that separate the cayes from the mainland.
Caye Chapel
Spot the distinctive shape of the island's golf course and high-end resort development.
Mangrove Forests
Dense, labyrinthine networks of green mangroves providing critical habitat for manatees.
Belize River Delta
Observe where the silt-rich river water fans out into the Caribbean as you approach BZE.
Philip Goldson Approach
Watch the transition from coastal wetlands to the mainland's tropical landscape during descent.
The right side is excellent during late afternoon flights (3:00 PM onwards) as the sun sets over the mainland, casting a golden glow over the lagoons and mangrove islands. Keep an eye out for manatee ripples in the shallow waters near Hick's Caye.
Book Hotels in Belize CityDistance: 55 km (34 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 6 min
Departure: SPR (17.9139, -87.9711)
Arrival: BZE (17.539100646972653, -88.30819702148438)
Route Type: Domestic
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