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STX → MIA
Which side of the plane to sit from Henry E Rohlsen Airport (St. Croix Island) to Miami International Airport (Miami)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular tour of the Caribbean archipelago, featuring the lush northern coasts of Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, followed by the vibrant turquoise reefs of the Bahamas and the Miami skyline on approach.
Northern Virgin Islands
Shortly after departure, look north to see the emerald hills of St. Thomas, St. John, and the British Virgin Islands.
Puerto Rico Coastline
A stunning perspective of the El Yunque rainforest and the dense urban sprawl of San Juan along the northern shore.
Dominican Republic Mountains
Clear views of the Cordillera Septentrional mountains and the popular tourist beaches of Puerto Plata.
Bahamian Cays
Incredible views of the Exuma island chain and the shallow, neon-blue sandbars around Andros Island.
Miami Skyline
During the final descent, enjoy views of South Beach, the Port of Miami, and the high-rises of Downtown Miami and Brickell.
The right side is the 'landmark side' for this route. For the best photography of the Bahamas' turquoise waters, choose a flight departing STX between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM when the sun is overhead. If landing on Runway 8 or 9 at MIA, the right side provides the iconic view of the Miami shoreline.
St. Croix South Shore
Aerial views of the Henry E. Rohlsen Airport and the industrial southern coastline of St. Croix immediately after takeoff.
Caribbean Sea Expanse
Vast stretches of deep blue water, occasionally dotted with cargo ships heading toward the Panama Canal.
Southern Hispaniola
Distant views of the high mountain peaks of the Dominican Republic and Haiti rising above the horizon to the north.
The Everglades
If the flight approaches MIA from the west, you will see the vast, dark green wetlands of the Florida Everglades.
Sit on the left for afternoon flights to avoid direct sunlight and enjoy the sunset over the water. This side is better for those who prefer the tranquility of open ocean views and want a glimpse of the Florida Keys and Everglades during specific westward landing patterns.
Distance: 1,833 km (1,139 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 27 min
Departure: STX (17.701900482177734, -64.79859924316406)
Arrival: MIA (25.79319953918457, -80.29060363769531)
Route Type: International
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