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STT → SBH
Which side of the plane to sit from Cyril E. King Airport (St. Thomas) to Gustaf III Airport (Gustavia)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side provides an unparalleled sequence of the Northern Virgin Islands and the famous Sir Francis Drake Channel, offering clear views of the most iconic white-sand beaches and private islands.
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St. John North Shore
Breathtaking views of Trunk Bay and Cinnamon Bay within the U.S. Virgin Islands National Park.
Sir Francis Drake Channel
The scenic waterway between Tortola and the southern cays, often dotted with white sailboats.
Tortola Peaks
The lush, mountainous backbone of the largest British Virgin Island and the capital, Road Town.
Necker Island
A bird's-eye view of Sir Richard Branson's exclusive private island retreat near Virgin Gorda.
St. Martin North Coast
As you approach St. Barths, catch views of the French side of St. Martin and the island of Tintamarre.
Sit on the left for the most consistent island views during the transit of the BVI chain. Morning flights are ideal to have the sun behind you, illuminating the turquoise water and coral reefs without glare. Look for the distinct turquoise 'halo' around the smaller cays indicating shallow reefs.
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Charlotte Amalie Harbor
Immediate views of the historic Danish colonial harbor and cruise ship docks upon departure.
The Southern BVI Cays
Views of Norman Island, the legendary 'Treasure Island', and the luxury resorts of Peter Island.
The Baths
Spot the famous giant granite boulders and hidden tide pools on the southern tip of Virgin Gorda.
Saba and St. Eustatius
On clear days, the dramatic volcanic silhouettes of these Dutch islands appear on the southern horizon.
St. Jean Beach Approach
The right side offers a spectacular angle of the white sands of St. Jean as the plane banks for its final descent.
The right side is superior for the 'The Baths' and the iconic final approach into SBH. If the flight path takes a southern route across the Anegada Passage, keep an eye out for humpback whales if traveling between January and March. Note that the afternoon sun can be intense on this side.
Book Hotels in GustaviaDistance: 230 km (143 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 23 min
Departure: STT (18.337299346923828, -64.97339630126953)
Arrival: SBH (17.904399871826172, -62.84360122680664)
Route Type: International
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