The right side captures both bookends of the flight — Havana's coastal cityscape on departure and Miami's skyline and bay on arrival — while the left side is dominated by open Straits of Florida water for nearly the entire short cruise.
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Flight Path
Havana to Miami is 235 miles (379 km), a flight of about 55 minutes.
Open water of the Straits of Florida, with the northern Florida Keys occasionally visible in the distance to the west during the latter part of the flight
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from HAV
RIGHTDeparting HAV on runway 24, the aircraft climbs southwest then banks right to turn north toward Florida, putting Havana's Malecón, harbor, and colonial rooftops directly below on the right side during the turn. The left side only shows open water and sky during this maneuver.
Landing at MIA
RIGHTOn the typical easterly approach into MIA, the aircraft comes in from the west over the Everglades and swings south before lining up on runway 08L/08R, briefly revealing downtown Miami's skyline and Biscayne Bay off the right side just before touchdown. The left side mostly shows flat suburban sprawl.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Jose Marti International (HAV) to Miami International (MIA)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Havana to Miami. The right side captures both bookends of the flight — Havana's coastal cityscape on departure and Miami's skyline and bay on arrival — while the left side is dominated by open Straits of Florida water for nearly the entire short cruise.
What can I see during takeoff from Jose Marti International in Havana?
During takeoff from Jose Marti International (HAV), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing HAV on runway 24, the aircraft climbs southwest then banks right to turn north toward Florida, putting Havana's Malecón, harbor, and colonial rooftops directly below on the right side during the turn. The left side only shows open water and sky during this maneuver. Notable sights include: Havana Malecón seafront, Havana Harbor entrance, Old Havana rooftops, Straits of Florida coastline.
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. On the typical easterly approach into MIA, the aircraft comes in from the west over the Everglades and swings south before lining up on runway 08L/08R, briefly revealing downtown Miami's skyline and Biscayne Bay off the right side just before touchdown. The left side mostly shows flat suburban sprawl. Notable sights include: Downtown Miami skyline, Biscayne Bay, Key Biscayne, Miami River mouth.
How long is the flight from Havana to Miami?
The flight from Jose Marti International (HAV) to Miami International (MIA) takes about 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 235 miles (379 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Havana to Miami flight path pass over?
Open water of the Straits of Florida, with the northern Florida Keys occasionally visible in the distance to the west during the latter part of the flight