Seeing Homestead-Miami Speedway from a plane4 ★
A 1.5-mile oval with progressive banking that lets drivers pick their line, at the edge of the Everglades. Look for the oval surrounded by farm fields and canals.
15 of our routes pass it. Florida · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Miami to Varadero: sit on the right, on the climb, 6 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Lauderdale to Liberia | Right | 10 min after takeoff |
| Fort Lauderdale to San Jose | Right | 10 min after takeoff |
| Fort Lauderdale to Guayaquil | Right | on the climb, 11 min after takeoff |
| Miami to Key West | Right | on the climb, 6 min after takeoff |
| Miami to Georgetown | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the climb, 6 min after takeoff |
| Miami to Liberia | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the climb, 6 min after takeoff |
| Miami to Panama City | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the climb, 6 min after takeoff |
| Miami to San Salvador | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the climb, 6 min after takeoff |
| Miami to San Pedro Sula | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the climb, 6 min after takeoff |
| Miami to San Jose | Right | on the climb, 6 min after takeoff |
| Miami to Santa Clara | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the climb, 6 min after takeoff |
| Miami to Quito | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the climb, 6 min after takeoff |
| Miami to Varadero | Right | on the climb, 6 min after takeoff |
| Miami to Comayagua | Right | on the climb, 6 min after takeoff |
| Miami to Roatan Island | Right | on the climb, 7 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day. Where the best seat for the whole flight is on the other side, you'd trade this sight for more elsewhere.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Homestead-Miami Speedway from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (15 of 15). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Homestead-Miami Speedway from a plane?
Near the airport, on the climb or on the way down, and mid-flight on longer routes: see the table for each route.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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