While left offers excellent coastal scenery during takeoff from Cartagena, right provides superior views during the longer descent into Fort Lauderdale over Florida's distinctive barrier island system and Intracoastal Waterway. The landing views are more visually striking and occupy more flight time.
Flight Path
Caribbean Sea (open water for majority of flight), Bahama Banks (shallow turquoise waters and limestone formations visible around 2-3 hours into flight), Florida Strait, Gulf Stream (darker water current visible as color contrast in Caribbean)
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Rafael Nunez (CTG) to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International (FLL)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Cartagena to Fort Lauderdale. While left offers excellent coastal scenery during takeoff from Cartagena, right provides superior views during the longer descent into Fort Lauderdale over Florida's distinctive barrier island system and Intracoastal Waterway. The landing views are more visually striking and occupy more flight time.
What can I see during takeoff from Rafael Nunez in Cartagena?
During takeoff from Rafael Nunez (CTG), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers immediate views of Cartagena's Caribbean coastline and the Rosario Islands archipelago as the aircraft climbs northwestward. Right side faces inland toward the Magdalena River valley with less distinctive scenery during initial climb. Notable sights include: Cartagena Bay and walled old city, Rosario Islands (Islas del Rosario) dotting the Caribbean, Caribbean coastline trending northeast.
What can I see when landing at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International in Fort Lauderdale?
When landing at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International (FLL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides views of the Florida coast, barrier islands, and the Intracoastal Waterway as the aircraft descends into Fort Lauderdale from the east over the Atlantic. Left side faces inland over the Everglades, which offers less distinctive visual landmarks during final approach. Notable sights include: Atlantic Ocean and Florida coastline, barrier islands and beaches north of Fort Lauderdale, Intracoastal Waterway (visible as linear waterway separating barrier islands from mainland).
How long is the flight from Cartagena to Fort Lauderdale?
The flight from Rafael Nunez (CTG) to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International (FLL) takes 3h 45m.
What does the Cartagena to Fort Lauderdale flight path pass over?
Caribbean Sea (open water for majority of flight), Bahama Banks (shallow turquoise waters and limestone formations visible around 2-3 hours into flight), Florida Strait, Gulf Stream (darker water current visible as color contrast in Caribbean)