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MIA → STT
Which side of the plane to sit from Miami International Airport (Miami) to Cyril E. King Airport (St. Thomas)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a front-row seat to the breathtaking turquoise patterns of the Bahamas' Exuma Cays and a stunning coastal view of Puerto Rico before descending into the US Virgin Islands.
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Miami Skyline
Spectacular views of Downtown Miami, Brickell, and Key Biscayne during the initial climb out.
Exuma Cays
The iconic sandbars and vibrant turquoise waters of the Bahamas, often cited as the most beautiful water on Earth.
Turks and Caicos
Clear views of the coral-fringed reefs and luxury resorts of Providenciales mid-flight.
San Juan Coastline
A stunning perspective of Puerto Rico's northern shore, including the historic forts of Old San Juan.
Charlotte Amalie Harbor
The picturesque cruise port and colorful hillside architecture of the USVI capital during the final landing phase.
The right side is consistently the most scenic for island spotting. Keep your camera ready approximately 30-45 minutes after takeoff for the Bahamian sandbars. In the afternoon, the sun will be on this side, so polarized sunglasses are recommended to reduce glare from the water. For the best landing views of the harbor, choose a seat behind the wing to see the coastline unfold.
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Miami Beach Coastline
Detailed views of South Beach and the Atlantic shoreline immediately after departure from MIA.
Grand Bahama
The northernmost island of the Bahamas archipelago visible shortly after reaching cruising altitude.
Magens Bay
One of the world's most famous horseshoe-shaped beaches visible on the final northern approach to STT.
British Virgin Islands
Distant silhouettes of Jost Van Dyke and Tortola appearing on the horizon during descent.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. This side is ideal for spotting the northern coastline of St. Thomas and the lush hills of the British Virgin Islands during the final minutes of flight. High-wing aircraft are rare on this route, but window seats forward of the wing offer the clearest views of the descent into the Caribbean.
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Get eSIMs for Virgin IslandsDistance: 1,781 km (1,107 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 22 min
Departure: MIA (25.79319953918457, -80.29060363769531)
Arrival: STT (18.337299346923828, -64.97339630126953)
Route Type: International
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