Port of Spain to Scarborough is 51 miles (83 km), a flight of about 20 minutes.
Right-side seats offer superior views on both legs: the dramatic Northern Range and Caroni Swamp during departure, and Tobago's forested interior and Caribbean coastline during approach. The short 20-minute flight means the right side captures the most geographically significant features of both islands.
Flight Path
The flight path crosses the Dragon's Mouth strait (the narrow water passage between Trinidad's northwest peninsula and Tobago's southern coast). At midpoint, you'll see open Caribbean Sea below with both islands visible—Trinidad's Northern Range to the south and Tobago's forested terrain to the north. The strait itself is characterized by visible water color changes due to currents and depth variations.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from POS
RIGHTPOS typically departs runway 10 (northwest heading). Right-side seats face toward the Northern Range and the Caroni Swamp to the west, offering immediate views of Trinidad's mountainous interior and wetland systems as you climb out.
Landing at TAB
LEFTCrown Point (TAB) uses runway 10 for landing (aircraft approach from the southeast). Left-side seats face toward Tobago's interior and the Caribbean Sea to the north, providing views of the island's forested terrain and coastal features during descent.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Piarco (POS) to Crown Point (TAB)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Port of Spain to Scarborough. Right-side seats offer superior views on both legs: the dramatic Northern Range and Caroni Swamp during departure, and Tobago's forested interior and Caribbean coastline during approach. The short 20-minute flight means the right side captures the most geographically significant features of both islands.
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. POS typically departs runway 10 (northwest heading). Right-side seats face toward the Northern Range and the Caroni Swamp to the west, offering immediate views of Trinidad's mountainous interior and wetland systems as you climb out. Notable sights include: Northern Range (mountain ridge running east-west across northern Trinidad), Caroni Swamp (extensive mangrove wetland visible as dark green-brown expanse), Port-of-Spain city grid (receding below), Gulf of Paria (water body to the west).
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 (TAB) uses runway 10 for landing (aircraft approach from the southeast). Left-side seats face toward Tobago's interior and the Caribbean Sea to the north, providing views of the island's forested terrain and coastal features during descent. Notable sights include: Tobago's interior forest (central mountainous terrain), Caribbean Sea (northern coastline), Crown Point peninsula (southern tip where airport sits), Scarborough town (visible on western coast during approach).
How long is the flight from Port of Spain to Scarborough?
The flight from Piarco (POS) to Crown Point (TAB) takes about 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 51 miles (83 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Port of Spain to Scarborough flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Dragon's Mouth strait (the narrow water passage between Trinidad's northwest peninsula and Tobago's southern coast). At midpoint, you'll see open Caribbean Sea below with both islands visible—Trinidad's Northern Range to the south and Tobago's forested terrain to the north. The strait itself is characterized by visible water color changes due to currents and depth variations.