Right side wins both ends of the flight. Takeoff gives you St. Croix's harbor and Buck Island, and landing delivers the full Biscayne Bay and Miami Beach panorama. The right side also faces south for most of the northwestbound cruise, keeping the Caribbean island chain and Puerto Rico's silhouette in view during the early portion of the flight.
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Flight Path
St. Criox Island to Miami is 1,139 miles (1,833 km), a flight of about 2 hours 55 minutes.
After departing St. Croix the route passes northwest over the Anegada Passage and the Virgin Islands chain. Puerto Rico's mountainous interior, including the Cordillera Central, is visible to the southwest early in the cruise. The flight then crosses open Atlantic and the Bahamas archipelago, with the shallow Bahama Banks showing vivid turquoise against deep blue. The Florida Straits and the Gulf Stream's dark blue current are visible before the flat green Everglades come into view on descent into Miami.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from STX
RIGHTSTX's primary runway 10/28 means departures heading west put the right side facing north toward the island's interior and coastline. You get a clear view of the Christiansted harbor area and the northern coast of St. Croix as the plane climbs and banks northwest toward Miami.
Landing at MIA
RIGHTMIA's primary arrival from the southeast on runway 08/26 or 09/27 brings aircraft in from the east over the Everglades and Biscayne Bay. The right side faces south, giving you the clearest view of Biscayne Bay, Key Biscayne, and the Miami Beach barrier island as you descend over the metro area.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Henry E Rohlsen (STX) to Miami International (MIA)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from St. Criox Island to Miami. Right side wins both ends of the flight. Takeoff gives you St. Croix's harbor and Buck Island, and landing delivers the full Biscayne Bay and Miami Beach panorama. The right side also faces south for most of the northwestbound cruise, keeping the Caribbean island chain and Puerto Rico's silhouette in view during the early portion of the flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Henry E Rohlsen in St. Criox Island?
During takeoff from Henry E Rohlsen (STX), sit on the Right side for the best views. STX's primary runway 10/28 means departures heading west put the right side facing north toward the island's interior and coastline. You get a clear view of the Christiansted harbor area and the northern coast of St. Croix as the plane climbs and banks northwest toward Miami. Notable sights include: Christiansted harbor and its reef-protected bay, the green ridge of the island's northern hills, Buck Island National Monument visible offshore to the northeast, the turquoise shallows of the Caribbean shelf dropping to deep blue.
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's primary arrival from the southeast on runway 08/26 or 09/27 brings aircraft in from the east over the Everglades and Biscayne Bay. The right side faces south, giving you the clearest view of Biscayne Bay, Key Biscayne, and the Miami Beach barrier island as you descend over the metro area. Notable sights include: Biscayne Bay and its shallow green waters, Key Biscayne and Virginia Key, Miami Beach barrier island and the Atlantic beyond, the downtown Miami skyline visible to the north.
How long is the flight from St. Criox Island to Miami?
The flight from Henry E Rohlsen (STX) to Miami International (MIA) takes about 2 hours 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,139 miles (1,833 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the St. Criox Island to Miami flight path pass over?
After departing St. Croix the route passes northwest over the Anegada Passage and the Virgin Islands chain. Puerto Rico's mountainous interior, including the Cordillera Central, is visible to the southwest early in the cruise. The flight then crosses open Atlantic and the Bahamas archipelago, with the shallow Bahama Banks showing vivid turquoise against deep blue. The Florida Straits and the Gulf Stream's dark blue current are visible before the flat green Everglades come into view on descent into Miami.