Kingstown to Miami is 1,519 miles (2,444 km), a flight of about 3 hours 45 minutes.
The left seat delivers the dramatic volcanic scenery of St. Vincent on departure, including La Soufrière and the Grenadines chain, which is far more visually spectacular than the Miami approach views available on either side. The Miami landing views on the right are excellent but more familiar to most travelers.
Flight Path
The flight tracks northwest over the Eastern Caribbean, passing over or near Puerto Rico and Hispaniola (Dominican Republic and Haiti), then across the Windward Passage and the western tip of Cuba or the Yucatan Channel, before crossing the Florida Straits and the Florida Keys chain into Miami. The deep blue of the Caribbean Basin and the contrasting turquoise of the Bahamas Bank shallows are visible for much of the cruise phase.
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Takeoff from SVD
LEFTE.T. Joshua Airport's runway runs roughly east-west along the southwestern coast of St. Vincent. Departing westward and banking north toward Miami, the left side gives you a clear view back over Kingstown harbor and the dramatic volcanic interior of St. Vincent, including La Soufrière volcano rising to 4,049 feet in the north. The right side faces open Caribbean Sea with little of interest.
Landing at MIA
RIGHTMiami International sits just west of downtown Miami, with arrivals typically coming in from the east or northeast over the Atlantic. On approach from the south-southeast, the right side gives you the Miami Beach barrier island, Biscayne Bay, and the downtown Miami skyline before touchdown. The left side faces the flat Everglades with little visual interest.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Argyle International Airport (SVD) to Miami International (MIA)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Kingstown to Miami. The left seat delivers the dramatic volcanic scenery of St. Vincent on departure, including La Soufrière and the Grenadines chain, which is far more visually spectacular than the Miami approach views available on either side. The Miami landing views on the right are excellent but more familiar to most travelers.
What can I see during takeoff from Argyle International Airport in Kingstown?
During takeoff from Argyle International Airport (SVD), sit on the Left side for the best views. E.T. Joshua Airport's runway runs roughly east-west along the southwestern coast of St. Vincent. Departing westward and banking north toward Miami, the left side gives you a clear view back over Kingstown harbor and the dramatic volcanic interior of St. Vincent, including La Soufrière volcano rising to 4,049 feet in the north. The right side faces open Caribbean Sea with little of interest. Notable sights include: La Soufrière volcano (northern St. Vincent), Kingstown harbor and capital, the Grenadines chain stretching south toward Grenada, Young Island just offshore.
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. Miami International sits just west of downtown Miami, with arrivals typically coming in from the east or northeast over the Atlantic. On approach from the south-southeast, the right side gives you the Miami Beach barrier island, Biscayne Bay, and the downtown Miami skyline before touchdown. The left side faces the flat Everglades with little visual interest. Notable sights include: Miami Beach and South Beach barrier island, Biscayne Bay, downtown Miami skyline, Port of Miami on Dodge Island.
How long is the flight from Kingstown to Miami?
The flight from Argyle International Airport (SVD) to Miami International (MIA) takes about 3 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,519 miles (2,444 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Kingstown to Miami flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northwest over the Eastern Caribbean, passing over or near Puerto Rico and Hispaniola (Dominican Republic and Haiti), then across the Windward Passage and the western tip of Cuba or the Yucatan Channel, before crossing the Florida Straits and the Florida Keys chain into Miami. The deep blue of the Caribbean Basin and the contrasting turquoise of the Bahamas Bank shallows are visible for much of the cruise phase.