St. Thomas to Freeport is 1,043 miles (1,678 km), a flight of about 2 hours 45 minutes.
Right seats capture the dramatic BVI departure and maintain better views during the northbound cruise over the Bahama Banks' turquoise waters, which dominate the visual experience for most of the flight.
Flight Path
The flight path crosses the open Atlantic northeast of Puerto Rico, then transitions over the Bahama Banks. Notable features include the deep blue Atlantic waters in the first 30 minutes, the gradual color transition to turquoise as the aircraft approaches the shallow Bahama Banks around the midpoint, and scattered cays and banks visible during the final 20 minutes of descent into Grand Bahama.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from STT
RIGHTSTT typically departs runway 09 (westbound). Right-side seats face north during climb-out, giving direct views of the British Virgin Islands and the Sir Francis Drake Channel. Left seats see only open Atlantic.
Landing at FPO
LEFTFPO typically lands runway 03 (northbound). Left-side seats during descent face west, providing views of the Bahama Banks' distinctive turquoise shallow waters and the western approach to Grand Bahama Island.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Cyril E King (STT) to Grand Bahama International (FPO)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from St. Thomas to Freeport. Right seats capture the dramatic BVI departure and maintain better views during the northbound cruise over the Bahama Banks' turquoise waters, which dominate the visual experience for most of the flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Cyril E King in St. Thomas?
During takeoff from Cyril E King (STT), sit on the Right side for the best views. STT typically departs runway 09 (westbound). Right-side seats face north during climb-out, giving direct views of the British Virgin Islands and the Sir Francis Drake Channel. Left seats see only open Atlantic. Notable sights include: British Virgin Islands (Tortola, Virgin Gorda), Sir Francis Drake Channel, Anegada (northernmost BVI island on horizon), St. John USVI.
What can I see when landing at Grand Bahama International in Freeport?
When landing at Grand Bahama International (FPO), sit on the Left side for the best views. FPO typically lands runway 03 (northbound). Left-side seats during descent face west, providing views of the Bahama Banks' distinctive turquoise shallow waters and the western approach to Grand Bahama Island. Notable sights include: Bahama Banks (turquoise shallow water), Grand Bahama Island's western coastline, Little Bahama Bank, scattered cays and tidal flats.
How long is the flight from St. Thomas to Freeport?
The flight from Cyril E King (STT) to Grand Bahama International (FPO) takes about 2 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,043 miles (1,678 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the St. Thomas to Freeport flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the open Atlantic northeast of Puerto Rico, then transitions over the Bahama Banks. Notable features include the deep blue Atlantic waters in the first 30 minutes, the gradual color transition to turquoise as the aircraft approaches the shallow Bahama Banks around the midpoint, and scattered cays and banks visible during the final 20 minutes of descent into Grand Bahama.