Right side wins both ends of this short flight. During the crossing of the Florida Straits you get continuous views of the shallow Bahamian bank giving way to the deeper blue of the Gulf Stream, and the right side delivers the best arrival views of Miami Beach and Biscayne Bay on approach.
Flown MHH to MIA? Did we get it right?
Flight Path
Marsh Harbor to Miami is 205 miles (330 km), a flight of about 50 minutes.
The flight crosses the Little Bahama Bank with its vivid shallow turquoise water and scattered reef patches, then the deep indigo of the Gulf Stream in the Florida Straits, before making landfall over the Miami Beach barrier island. The color transition from pale turquoise bank water to the dark blue Gulf Stream current is one of the most visually striking features of this route.
Great circle distance and headings ›
Phase by phase
Takeoff from MHH
RIGHTMarsh Harbour's runway 10/28 means westbound departures to MIA typically use runway 28, climbing out over the Sea of Abaco to the north. The right side gives you views back over Marsh Harbour town, the protected harbour, and the cays stretching south along Great Abaco Island.
Landing at MIA
RIGHTApproaching MIA from the east over the Bahamas, aircraft typically cross the Florida Straits and make landfall over Miami Beach and Biscayne Bay before turning to land on runways 08L/08R or 09. The right side gives a clear view of Miami Beach barrier island, Biscayne Bay, downtown Miami's skyline, and the sprawling urban grid of Miami-Dade.
Will your flight be in sunlight?
Pick a date and time in the Sun Map to watch the sun move across your whole flight.
About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Marsh Harbour (MHH) to Miami International (MIA)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Marsh Harbor to Miami. Right side wins both ends of this short flight. During the crossing of the Florida Straits you get continuous views of the shallow Bahamian bank giving way to the deeper blue of the Gulf Stream, and the right side delivers the best arrival views of Miami Beach and Biscayne Bay on approach.
What can I see during takeoff from Marsh Harbour in Marsh Harbor?
During takeoff from Marsh Harbour (MHH), sit on the Right side for the best views. Marsh Harbour's runway 10/28 means westbound departures to MIA typically use runway 28, climbing out over the Sea of Abaco to the north. The right side gives you views back over Marsh Harbour town, the protected harbour, and the cays stretching south along Great Abaco Island. Notable sights include: Marsh Harbour anchorage and marina, Man-O-War Cay to the northeast, Great Abaco Island shoreline, Sea of Abaco shallow turquoise flats.
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. Approaching MIA from the east over the Bahamas, aircraft typically cross the Florida Straits and make landfall over Miami Beach and Biscayne Bay before turning to land on runways 08L/08R or 09. The right side gives a clear view of Miami Beach barrier island, Biscayne Bay, downtown Miami's skyline, and the sprawling urban grid of Miami-Dade. Notable sights include: Miami Beach barrier island, Biscayne Bay, downtown Miami skyline, Port of Miami cruise terminal island.
How long is the flight from Marsh Harbor to Miami?
The flight from Marsh Harbour (MHH) to Miami International (MIA) takes about 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 205 miles (330 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Marsh Harbor to Miami flight path pass over?
The flight crosses the Little Bahama Bank with its vivid shallow turquoise water and scattered reef patches, then the deep indigo of the Gulf Stream in the Florida Straits, before making landfall over the Miami Beach barrier island. The color transition from pale turquoise bank water to the dark blue Gulf Stream current is one of the most visually striking features of this route.