Seeing Santiago de Cuba from a plane
Photo: Alex Cano, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Cuba's second city, at the foot of the Sierra Maestra. Look for the pocket bay guarded by the Morro castle at its narrow entrance, a UNESCO site.
5 of our routes pass it. Cuba
The easy pick
Miami to Brasilia: sit on the left, 60 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Miami to Asuncion | Left (the right side is better for the whole flight) | 57 min after takeoff |
| Miami to Brasilia | Left | 60 min after takeoff |
| Miami to Buenos Aires | Left | 60 min after takeoff |
| Miami to Les Cayes | Left | 108 min after takeoff |
| Orlando to Campinas | Left | 80 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 Santiago de Cuba from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (5 of 5). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Santiago de Cuba from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
Can you see Santiago de Cuba at night?
Yes, by its lights. The app scores lit places at night by how bright they are.
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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