Port of Spain to Miami is 1,624 miles (2,613 km), a flight of about 4 hours 30 minutes.
The right side wins overall. While the left side has a slight edge at takeoff for the Gulf of Paria and Venezuelan coast, the right side delivers the Caribbean Sea throughout the cruise, the Cuban coastline passing to the right, and the spectacular Miami Beach and Biscayne Bay arrival sequence. The right side view on approach into MIA is one of the best urban water arrivals in North America.
Flight Path
The route tracks northwest over the southeastern Caribbean Sea, passing east of Hispaniola and Cuba. The right side will see the open Caribbean with occasional glimpses of the Turks and Caicos Islands and the Bahamas chain in the later stages. The left side sees the same open water with Cuba's eastern tip and the Windward Passage visible in the distance. As the flight approaches Florida, the shallow turquoise waters of the Bahamas Banks become visible on the right, a dramatic color contrast with the deep blue of the Florida Straits below.
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Takeoff from POS
LEFTPiarco typically departs on runway 10/28. A westbound departure on runway 28 puts the left side facing south over the Gulf of Paria and the Venezuelan coast. You get a clear view of the Caroni Swamp wetlands and the southern coast of Trinidad before the aircraft turns northwest.
Landing at MIA
RIGHTMIA typically lands on runways 08/09 from the east or 26/27 heading west. On an approach from the southeast on runway 09, the right side faces south over Biscayne Bay, the Miami Beach barrier island, and the Florida Keys chain stretching into the distance. The left side gets the Everglades, which is less visually dramatic.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Piarco (POS) to Miami International (MIA)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Port of Spain to Miami. The right side wins overall. While the left side has a slight edge at takeoff for the Gulf of Paria and Venezuelan coast, the right side delivers the Caribbean Sea throughout the cruise, the Cuban coastline passing to the right, and the spectacular Miami Beach and Biscayne Bay arrival sequence. The right side view on approach into MIA is one of the best urban water arrivals in North America.
What can I see during takeoff from Piarco in Port of Spain?
During takeoff from Piarco (POS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Piarco typically departs on runway 10/28. A westbound departure on runway 28 puts the left side facing south over the Gulf of Paria and the Venezuelan coast. You get a clear view of the Caroni Swamp wetlands and the southern coast of Trinidad before the aircraft turns northwest. Notable sights include: Gulf of Paria, Caroni Swamp (visible as dark green wetland patchwork), Venezuelan coastline to the south, Port of Spain waterfront and the Queen's Park Savannah district.
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. MIA typically lands on runways 08/09 from the east or 26/27 heading west. On an approach from the southeast on runway 09, the right side faces south over Biscayne Bay, the Miami Beach barrier island, and the Florida Keys chain stretching into the distance. The left side gets the Everglades, which is less visually dramatic. Notable sights include: Biscayne Bay, Miami Beach and South Beach barrier island, the Florida Keys chain visible to the south, downtown Miami skyline.
How long is the flight from Port of Spain to Miami?
The flight from Piarco (POS) to Miami International (MIA) takes about 4 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 Port of Spain to Miami flight path pass over?
The route tracks northwest over the southeastern Caribbean Sea, passing east of Hispaniola and Cuba. The right side will see the open Caribbean with occasional glimpses of the Turks and Caicos Islands and the Bahamas chain in the later stages. The left side sees the same open water with Cuba's eastern tip and the Windward Passage visible in the distance. As the flight approaches Florida, the shallow turquoise waters of the Bahamas Banks become visible on the right, a dramatic color contrast with the deep blue of the Florida Straits below.