Miami to Scarborough is 1,624 miles (2,613 km), a flight of about 3 hours 30 minutes.
The right side delivers the spectacular Miami Beach and Biscayne Bay departure, and during cruise the right side also faces generally south toward the island chain of the Lesser Antilles as the flight tracks southeast. The left side wins at landing but the takeoff and en-route views on the right are more consistently rewarding across the full flight.
Flight Path
The flight tracks southeast across the Caribbean Sea, passing east of Cuba and Hispaniola. Depending on routing, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands may be visible to the left in the distance. The Lesser Antilles chain including Martinique, St. Lucia, and Barbados appears to the right in the lower portion of the flight. The final descent crosses open Caribbean water before the Tobago coastline appears.
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Takeoff from MIA
RIGHTMIA typically departs east on runway 08R/09, then turns southeast toward the Caribbean. The right side gives you Biscayne Bay, the Miami Beach barrier island, and the Atlantic Ocean as you climb out. Downtown Miami's skyline and the Port of Miami are also visible to the right during the initial turn.
Landing at TAB
LEFTCrown Point Airport (TAB) sits on the southwestern tip of Tobago. Aircraft typically approach from the west or northwest, landing on runway 10 heading east. The left side gives views of the Caribbean Sea, the southwestern coastline of Tobago, and the island's interior hills as you descend. Trinidad is visible to the southwest across the 11-mile Dragon's Mouth strait.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Miami International (MIA) to Crown Point (TAB)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Miami to Scarborough. The right side delivers the spectacular Miami Beach and Biscayne Bay departure, and during cruise the right side also faces generally south toward the island chain of the Lesser Antilles as the flight tracks southeast. The left side wins at landing but the takeoff and en-route views on the right are more consistently rewarding across the full flight.
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 typically departs east on runway 08R/09, then turns southeast toward the Caribbean. The right side gives you Biscayne Bay, the Miami Beach barrier island, and the Atlantic Ocean as you climb out. Downtown Miami's skyline and the Port of Miami are also visible to the right during the initial turn. Notable sights include: Biscayne Bay, Miami Beach barrier island, Port of Miami cruise terminals, downtown Miami skyline.
What can I see when landing at Crown Point in Scarborough?
When landing at Crown Point (TAB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Crown Point Airport (TAB) sits on the southwestern tip of Tobago. Aircraft typically approach from the west or northwest, landing on runway 10 heading east. The left side gives views of the Caribbean Sea, the southwestern coastline of Tobago, and the island's interior hills as you descend. Trinidad is visible to the southwest across the 11-mile Dragon's Mouth strait. Notable sights include: Southwestern Tobago coastline, Store Bay and Pigeon Point beaches, Trinidad's Northern Range mountains on the horizon, Caribbean Sea.
How long is the flight from Miami to Scarborough?
The flight from Miami International (MIA) to Crown Point (TAB) takes about 3 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,624 miles (2,613 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Miami to Scarborough flight path pass over?
The flight tracks southeast across the Caribbean Sea, passing east of Cuba and Hispaniola. Depending on routing, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands may be visible to the left in the distance. The Lesser Antilles chain including Martinique, St. Lucia, and Barbados appears to the right in the lower portion of the flight. The final descent crosses open Caribbean water before the Tobago coastline appears.