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SXM → FLL
Which side of the plane to sit from Princess Juliana International Airport (Philipsburg) to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (Fort Lauderdale)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a stunning departure over the famous Maho Beach, followed by a panoramic view of the Greater Antilles coastline and a scenic approach into the Florida coast.
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Maho Beach & Simpson Bay
Immediate views of the world-famous airport beach and the turquoise lagoon of St. Maarten upon takeoff.
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Aerial perspective of the historic El Morro fortress and the vibrant coastline of the Puerto Rican capital.
Dominican Republic North Coast
Stunning views of the rugged Samaná Peninsula and the lush mountains bordering the Atlantic.
Turks and Caicos
Deep blue Atlantic waters transitioning into the shallow, neon-turquoise banks of the Caicos islands.
Hollywood & Miami Skyline
As the plane turns for its final approach to FLL, you can often see the South Florida skyline and the Intracoastal Waterway.
Sit on the left for the iconic 'plane spotter' view of Maho Beach immediately after takeoff. For midday flights, the sun will be behind you or overhead, reducing glare for photos of the Caribbean islands. During the approach into FLL, this side typically faces the lush coastline and the dense urban sprawl of South Florida.
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Anguilla
A crystal-clear view of the flat, white-sand beaches of Anguilla just moments after departing St. Maarten.
British Virgin Islands
Glimpses of Virgin Gorda and Tortola surrounded by the deep sapphire waters of the Sir Francis Drake Channel.
Great Abaco & Grand Bahama
The intricate patterns of the Bahamian cays and the vast, shallow sandbanks that define the northern Bahamas.
Port Everglades
A birds-eye view of the massive cruise ships docked at the port during the final descent into Fort Lauderdale.
The right side is superior for viewing Anguilla and the British Virgin Islands during the initial climb. If the flight arrives in FLL from the north, this side offers the best views of the Atlantic beaches and the Port Everglades cruise terminal. Be mindful of the afternoon sun, which can be intense on this side of the aircraft.
Book Hotels in Fort LauderdaleDistance: 1,968 km (1,223 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 37 min
Departure: SXM (18.0410003662, -63.1088981628)
Arrival: FLL (26.072599, -80.152702)
Route Type: International
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