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SXM → NEV
Which side of the plane to sit from Princess Juliana International Airport (Philipsburg) to Vance W. Amory International Airport (Charlestown)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular front-row seat to the 'volcanic arc' of the Lesser Antilles, featuring direct views of Sint Eustatius, the full length of St. Kitts, and the dramatic approach into Nevis Peak.
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Maho Beach
Immediate views of the famous plane-spotting beach and turquoise St. Maarten waters upon takeoff.
The Quill
An incredibly clear view of the perfectly symmetrical volcanic crater on Sint Eustatius.
Mount Liamuiga
The towering, lush green slopes of St. Kitts' dormant stratovolcano.
The Narrows
The beautiful, shallow turquoise channel that separates St. Kitts from Nevis.
Nevis Peak
A close-up view of the cloud-shrouded 3,232ft volcanic summit as you descend into NEV.
This is the essential side for this short hop. Afternoon flights are ideal as the sun will be behind you, illuminating the green slopes of the volcanoes perfectly. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff for Sint Eustatius, which appears very quickly on this brief flight route.
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St. Barthélemy
Aerial views of the rugged northern coastline and the exclusive villas of St. Barts.
Atlantic Horizon
The deep blue transition where the Caribbean Sea meets the vast Atlantic Ocean.
St. Kitts Peninsula
The eastern side of the Frigate Bay area and the salt ponds of the Southeast Peninsula.
Sit toward the front to avoid wing obstruction. This side is better in the early morning to avoid the harsh glare of the western sun reflecting off the Caribbean Sea. It is generally quieter but offers less island detail than the starboard side.
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Get eSIMs for Saint Kitts and NevisDistance: 108 km (67 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 11 min
Departure: SXM (18.0410003662, -63.1088981628)
Arrival: NEV (17.205699920654293, -62.58990097045898)
Route Type: International
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