About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Nassau International (NAS) to Miami International (MIA)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Nassau to Miami. Left side delivers the best views at both ends of this short flight — Nassau Harbour and the Bahamas shallows on departure, and Biscayne Bay plus the Miami skyline on arrival. The flight is brief enough that the left side remains the better choice throughout.
What can I see during takeoff from Nassau International in Nassau?
During takeoff from Nassau International (NAS), sit on the Left side for the best views. LPIA typically departs westbound on runway 14/32 or 09/27. A westbound departure on runway 27 puts the left side facing south over Nassau Harbour and the turquoise shallows of the Bahamas Bank. You get a clear look back at Nassau's downtown waterfront and the cruise ship piers as the aircraft banks northwest toward Miami. Notable sights include: Nassau Harbour and cruise ship terminals, Paradise Island and Atlantis resort complex, the vivid turquoise shallows of the Great Bahama Bank, New Providence island coastline.
What can I see when landing at Miami International in Miami?
When landing at Miami International (MIA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Arrivals into MIA typically come from the east or southeast, often on runway 08L/08R heading west. On this approach from Nassau, the aircraft tracks northwest across the Florida Straits and descends over the Miami metro area. Left side seats face south and get the clearest view of Biscayne Bay, the Miami Beach barrier island, and downtown Miami's skyline as the aircraft lines up for final. Notable sights include: Biscayne Bay and its causeways, Miami Beach barrier island and South Beach, downtown Miami skyline, Port of Miami on Dodge Island.
How long is the flight from Nassau to Miami?
The flight from Nassau International (NAS) to Miami International (MIA) takes Approximately 50 to 65 minutes.
What does the Nassau to Miami flight path pass over?
The flight crosses the Northwest Providence Channel and then the Florida Straits, a stretch of deep open ocean between the Bahamas and Florida. The water transitions noticeably from the pale turquoise of the Bahama Bank to the deep cobalt blue of the Straits of Florida. On clear days the Florida coastline becomes visible well before descent, with the flat green expanse of the Everglades appearing to the south of Miami as the aircraft approaches.