Seeing Bahamas banks from a plane

Shallow underwater banks so clear and bright that they glow turquoise even from cruise altitude. Look for the sharp edge where the pale shallows drop off into the deep blue Tongue of the Ocean.

5 of our routes pass it. Bahamas · rated 8 of 10

The easy pick

San Juan to Fort Lauderdale: sit on the left, 93 min after takeoff.

Which side, by route

From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day.

Questions

Which side of the plane do you see Bahamas banks from?

It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (4 of 5). The table lists each route's side.

When can you see Bahamas banks from a plane?

Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.

Do clouds matter?

Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.

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