Miami to Antigua is 1,329 miles (2,139 km), a flight of about 3 hours 15 minutes.
The right side captures Miami's skyline and bay on departure, then tracks along the Bahamas, Turks and Caicos, and Puerto Rico's northern coast during cruise before revealing Antigua's scenic harbors on arrival. The left side is dominated by open Atlantic and Caribbean water with no comparable landmarks.
Flight Path
The route passes over the southern Bahamas near the Exumas and Turks and Caicos, then continues just north of the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico before descending into the Leeward Islands near Antigua.
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Takeoff from MIA
RIGHTMIA departures toward the Caribbean typically climb out over Biscayne Bay and then bank south-southeast to pick up the route to Antigua, putting Miami's downtown skyline, Key Biscayne, and the bay squarely on the right side. The left side mostly shows open Atlantic water off Miami Beach with little else to see.
Landing at ANU
RIGHTArrivals into ANU's runway 07 typically fly a pattern south of the island before turning onto final, so the right side gets clear views of Antigua's indented southern coastline, including English and Falmouth Harbours with their turquoise reefs. The left side mainly faces open Caribbean Sea with only a distant glimpse of Barbuda.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Miami International (MIA) to V C Bird International (ANU)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Miami to Antigua. The right side captures Miami's skyline and bay on departure, then tracks along the Bahamas, Turks and Caicos, and Puerto Rico's northern coast during cruise before revealing Antigua's scenic harbors on arrival. The left side is dominated by open Atlantic and Caribbean water with no comparable landmarks.
What can I see during takeoff from Miami International in Miami?
During takeoff from Miami International (MIA), sit on the Right side for the best views. MIA departures toward the Caribbean typically climb out over Biscayne Bay and then bank south-southeast to pick up the route to Antigua, putting Miami's downtown skyline, Key Biscayne, and the bay squarely on the right side. The left side mostly shows open Atlantic water off Miami Beach with little else to see. Notable sights include: Miami downtown skyline, Biscayne Bay, Key Biscayne, Virginia Key.
What can I see when landing at V C Bird International in Antigua?
When landing at V C Bird International (ANU), sit on the Right side for the best views. Arrivals into ANU's runway 07 typically fly a pattern south of the island before turning onto final, so the right side gets clear views of Antigua's indented southern coastline, including English and Falmouth Harbours with their turquoise reefs. The left side mainly faces open Caribbean Sea with only a distant glimpse of Barbuda. Notable sights include: English Harbour, Falmouth Harbour, Antigua's southern reef coastline, Nelson's Dockyard area.
How long is the flight from Miami to Antigua?
The flight from Miami International (MIA) to V C Bird International (ANU) takes about 3 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,329 miles (2,139 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Miami to Antigua flight path pass over?
The route passes over the southern Bahamas near the Exumas and Turks and Caicos, then continues just north of the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico before descending into the Leeward Islands near Antigua.