About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Piarco (POS) to Cyril E King (STT)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Port-of-spain to St. Thomas. While takeoff favors the right for Northern Range views, the landing approach on runway 09 strongly favors the left for the dramatic final descent over the Caribbean and Water Island. The landing experience is more visually rewarding and the left side captures the most distinctive geography of the route.
What can I see during takeoff from Piarco in Port-of-spain?
During takeoff from Piarco (POS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Piarco typically departs runway 10 (heading northeast). Right-side seats offer immediate views of the Northern Range mountains as the aircraft climbs out over the Caroni Swamp and coastal plains. Left seats face inland toward the central plains with less dramatic terrain. Notable sights include: Northern Range (steep forested ridge running east-west), Caroni Swamp (extensive wetland immediately north of runway), Gulf of Paria (visible as the aircraft gains altitude), Diego Martin Valley (visible to the northeast as terrain rises).
What can I see when landing at Cyril E King in St. Thomas?
When landing at Cyril E King (STT), sit on the Left side for the best views. STT (Cyril E King) on St. Thomas uses runway 09 for most approaches (heading west). Left-side seats provide views of the Caribbean Sea, the approach path over Water Island, and the dramatic volcanic terrain of St. Thomas itself. Right seats face away from the island during final approach. Notable sights include: Caribbean Sea (deep blue water dominating the approach), Water Island (small volcanic island immediately west of runway), St. Thomas volcanic peaks (Bordeaux Mountain and Crown Mountain visible on the island), Charlotte Amalie harbor (visible on the southern coast as the aircraft descends).
How long is the flight from Port-of-spain to St. Thomas?
The flight from Piarco (POS) to Cyril E King (STT) takes Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
What does the Port-of-spain to St. Thomas flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Caribbean Sea in a northwest direction. Notable features include the Bocas Islands (small islands visible off the northwest coast of Trinidad during initial climb), the open Caribbean with occasional small islands and cays, and the approach to the US Virgin Islands chain. The Lesser Antilles arc is visible on the horizon to the east during cruise, with Dominica and Martinique potentially visible as distant peaks depending on atmospheric conditions. St. Lucia may be visible to the southeast on clear days.