Right-side seats dominate both segments of this flight. Takeoff offers Havana's coastal views and the Straits of Florida, while landing provides the scenic approach over Tampa Bay and the Sunshine Skyway Bridge—the most visually distinctive feature of the entire route.
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Flight Path
Havana to Tampa is 345 miles (555 km), a flight of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
The Straits of Florida (open water between Cuba and Florida), the Florida Keys archipelago visible to the left during cruise (if flying a slightly more easterly route), and the transition from open Gulf waters to Florida's Gulf Coast as you approach the Tampa Bay area
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from HAV
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of Havana's coastal geography as the aircraft climbs northward. You'll see the city's waterfront along the Straits of Florida and the transition from urban development to open water.
Landing at TPA
RIGHTRight-side seats provide excellent views during the approach into Tampa. You'll see the Tampa Bay estuary, Hillsborough Bay, and the distinctive geography of Florida's Gulf Coast as you descend toward the airport on the eastern shore.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Jose Marti International (HAV) to Tampa International (TPA)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Havana to Tampa. Right-side seats dominate both segments of this flight. Takeoff offers Havana's coastal views and the Straits of Florida, while landing provides the scenic approach over Tampa Bay and the Sunshine Skyway Bridge—the most visually distinctive feature of the entire route.
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. Right-side seats offer views of Havana's coastal geography as the aircraft climbs northward. You'll see the city's waterfront along the Straits of Florida and the transition from urban development to open water. Notable sights include: Havana Bay and harbor infrastructure, the Straits of Florida (open water to the north), coastal Havana neighborhoods and the Malecón waterfront.
What can I see when landing at Tampa International in Tampa?
When landing at Tampa International (TPA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats provide excellent views during the approach into Tampa. You'll see the Tampa Bay estuary, Hillsborough Bay, and the distinctive geography of Florida's Gulf Coast as you descend toward the airport on the eastern shore. Notable sights include: Tampa Bay and its internal water bodies (Hillsborough Bay, Old Tampa Bay), the Sunshine Skyway Bridge crossing the bay, downtown Tampa skyline, and the Florida Gulf Coast barrier islands.
How long is the flight from Havana to Tampa?
The flight from Jose Marti International (HAV) to Tampa International (TPA) takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 345 miles (555 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Havana to Tampa flight path pass over?
The Straits of Florida (open water between Cuba and Florida), the Florida Keys archipelago visible to the left during cruise (if flying a slightly more easterly route), and the transition from open Gulf waters to Florida's Gulf Coast as you approach the Tampa Bay area