Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Fort Myers to Belize City. Right-side seats provide superior views on departure (Gulf coastline and islands) and remain competitive on arrival (reef and cayes are visible from both sides, but the right side captures the Caribbean approach and Belize City waterfront more directly). The takeoff scenery is more distinctive.

During takeoff from Southwest Florida International (RSW), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the Caloosahatchee River estuary and the Gulf of Mexico coastline as the aircraft climbs southwestward out of RSW. You'll see the river's distinctive meandering path and the shallow coastal waters that define Southwest Florida's geography. Notable sights include: Caloosahatchee River estuary, Sanibel Island and Captiva Island barrier islands, Gulf of Mexico, Pine Island Sound.

When landing at Philip S W Goldson International (BZE), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer views of the Belize Barrier Reef system and the cayes (small islands) as you descend toward BZE. The turquoise lagoon waters and reef structure are visually striking and genuinely distinctive from altitude, especially on clear days. Notable sights include: Belize Barrier Reef, Half Moon Caye, the cayes and lagoon system, Belize City waterfront.

The flight from Southwest Florida International (RSW) to Philip S W Goldson International (BZE) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Gulf of Mexico southwestward, passing over open water with no major landmarks visible in the middle portion. The Yucatan Peninsula remains distant to the south and west. Approximately 90 minutes into the flight, the Belize coastline and cayes begin to appear on the left (western) side as the aircraft descends toward approach.