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YHZ → CUN
Which side of the plane to sit from Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (Halifax) to Cancún International Airport (Cancun)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a spectacular finale to the flight, showcasing the transition from deep Atlantic blue to the vivid turquoise of the Caribbean, including the Cancun Hotel Zone and Isla Mujeres during the descent.
Nova Scotia South Shore
Bird's eye view of the rugged, indented coastline and Atlantic surf right after departure from Halifax.
Cape Cod
The iconic hook-shaped peninsula and the islands of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket visible from the Atlantic.
Outer Banks
Dramatic views of the thin barrier islands of North Carolina separated from the mainland by vast sounds.
Isla Mujeres
A stunning view of the small island just north of Cancun surrounded by vibrant, shallow coral reefs.
Cancun Hotel Zone
The famous 7-shaped strip of white sand and turquoise water as you bank for your final approach into CUN.
Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you and maximize visibility. This side is essential for the classic Caribbean vacation arrival view. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes before landing to capture the dramatic shift in water colors from navy to electric blue.
Eastern Seaboard
Distant glimpses of the dense urban corridor from Boston down to the Carolinas depending on the specific flight path.
Chesapeake Bay
The massive estuary system of Maryland and Virginia, identifiable by its complex and beautiful network of inlets.
Florida Everglades
The expansive, shimmering wetlands of Southern Florida visible as you cross the peninsula toward the Gulf.
Florida Keys
The emerald and blue waters surrounding the island chain stretching into the Gulf of Mexico from the mainland.
Yucatan Jungle
A vast sea of dense green tropical forest that covers the interior of the peninsula during the final descent.
The right side is ideal for afternoon or evening flights to catch the sunset over the Gulf of Mexico. It offers a better perspective of the US mainland geography and the unique ecosystem of the Florida Everglades before heading across open water toward the Mexican coast.
Distance: 3,407 km (2,117 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs
Departure: YHZ (44.880798339799995, -63.508598327600005)
Arrival: CUN (21.036500930800003, -86.8770980835)
Route Type: International
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