Oranjestad to Miami flight pathAUAMIA

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Flight time2h 35m
Distance1,136
Heading325° → 322°

Oranjestad to Miami is 1,136 miles (1,828 km), a flight of about 2 hours 35 minutes.

Best side
Right
★ 2.0 left·★ 3.5 right

The right side wins on both ends of the flight: Aruba's coastline and reef during takeoff, and Miami's skyline, barrier islands, and Biscayne Bay during the approach, while the left side mostly faces open Caribbean water.

Takeoff · AUARIGHTAruba's northern coastline, Eagle Beach, California Lighthouse
Landing · MIARIGHTMiami Beach barrier island, Biscayne Bay, downtown Miami skyline

Flight Path

Flight path overview

Open Caribbean Sea with occasional distant views of the northern Bahamas banks before the Florida coastline comes into view on descent

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Phase by phase

Takeoff from AUA

RIGHT

Departing Aruba on runway 11 toward the ENE, the aircraft banks northwest toward Florida, putting Aruba's rugged northern coastline, Eagle Beach, and the turquoise reef waters on the right side of the plane as it climbs.

Aruba's northern coastlineEagle BeachCalifornia Lighthouseturquoise reef shallows
Aerial window seat view during landing at Miami (right side) — Miami Beach barrier island, Biscayne Bay, downtown Miami skyline, Port of Miami

Landing at MIA

RIGHT

Arriving flights into MIA from the Caribbean typically approach from the southeast before turning onto final for the east-west runways, giving right-side passengers a view of Biscayne Bay, the Miami Beach barrier islands, and the downtown skyline during the descent and turn.

Miami Beach barrier islandBiscayne Baydowntown Miami skylinePort of Miami

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Reina Beatrix International (AUA) to Miami International (MIA)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Oranjestad to Miami. The right side wins on both ends of the flight: Aruba's coastline and reef during takeoff, and Miami's skyline, barrier islands, and Biscayne Bay during the approach, while the left side mostly faces open Caribbean water.

What can I see during takeoff from Reina Beatrix International in Oranjestad?

During takeoff from Reina Beatrix International (AUA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing Aruba on runway 11 toward the ENE, the aircraft banks northwest toward Florida, putting Aruba's rugged northern coastline, Eagle Beach, and the turquoise reef waters on the right side of the plane as it climbs. Notable sights include: Aruba's northern coastline, Eagle Beach, California Lighthouse, turquoise reef shallows.

What can I see when landing at Miami International in Miami?

When landing at Miami International (MIA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Arriving flights into MIA from the Caribbean typically approach from the southeast before turning onto final for the east-west runways, giving right-side passengers a view of Biscayne Bay, the Miami Beach barrier islands, and the downtown skyline during the descent and turn. Notable sights include: Miami Beach barrier island, Biscayne Bay, downtown Miami skyline, Port of Miami.

How long is the flight from Oranjestad to Miami?

The flight from Reina Beatrix International (AUA) to Miami International (MIA) takes about 2 hours 35 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,136 miles (1,828 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Oranjestad to Miami flight path pass over?

Open Caribbean Sea with occasional distant views of the northern Bahamas banks before the Florida coastline comes into view on descent