Miami is our Caribbean origin, and it runs on the opposite logic to the Central American one. Here the destination runway limits nothing: what decides is range. On request per aircraft.
The destinations, by distance
| Destination | Distance | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Nassau | 159.7 NM | The shortest Caribbean international |
| Grand Cayman | 394.8 NM | 130 m displaced threshold on runway 26 |
| Providenciales | 502.4 NM | 7,598 ft runway |
| Punta Cana | 791.7 NM | The longest sector out of Miami |
| San Juan | 908.2 NM | No customs: Puerto Rico is US territory |
| St Barths | 1,062.8 NM to SXM | Two legs: no jet lands at SBH |
The rule that inverts from Central America
In Costa Rica or Panama the terrain imposes the aircraft: Punta Islita is eight metres wide and there is no arguing with it.
Not here. Nassau, Grand Cayman, Providenciales, Punta Cana and San Juan are international airports with full infrastructure. The runway restricts nothing. What decides is range, endurance with reserves, and overwater performance, because nearly the whole leg is open sea.
That is why these pages do not publish a specific aircraft model: assignment is determined by performance and by your group, not by habit. Before confirming we check that the assigned aircraft accepts the destination field under that date’s forecast conditions.
Ground services at these fields are limited and vary by aerodrome and by hour.
The two exceptions worth understanding
San Juan has no customs. Puerto Rico is US territory, so that is nine hundred and eight nautical miles with no international formalities. It is the most flexible long sector in the Caribbean network, and it doubles as a connecting alternative into the Lesser Antilles.
That is worth more than it sounds: the longest route out of Miami is precisely the one needing least lead time. Anyone planning at short notice should know that order, because it contradicts the intuition that further means harder.
St Barths takes no jets. The Gustaf III runway is 646 metres: shorter than Drake Bay. The trip is always two legs, with St Martin as the transfer point. We explain it fully on Miami to St Barths.
Which South Florida airport
Against distances of hundreds of nautical miles, the difference between the metropolitan fields is marginal in the air. Fort Lauderdale is 158.2 nautical miles from Nassau against Miami's 159.7: a mile and a half.
The choice is ground logistics, and it can be worth an hour in rush hour. We cover it on Fort Lauderdale to the Bahamas. Our specific base: The aircraft may need to reposition to the departure aerodrome, and that leg forms part of the quote.
Traffic density, not distance
The Florida–Bahamas corridor carries one of the highest private-aviation densities in the world. The practical consequence is not flight time but slots: in high season and on long weekends, lead time matters more than any other variable.
It is the opposite constraint to Central America, and worth naming plainly. There, what limits you is the runway and the sun. Here, it is how many other people wanted the same Friday afternoon.
Frequently asked questions
How many destinations do you serve from Miami?
Six, from 159.7 to 1,062.8 nautical miles. All international except San Juan, which is US territory.
Why do you not publish the aircraft model?
Because here the runway limits nothing. Assignment is decided by range, endurance with reserves and your group. Before confirming we check that the assigned aircraft accepts the destination field under that date’s forecast conditions.
Which route has no formalities?
San Juan. Puerto Rico is US territory, so it is 908.2 nautical miles with no international customs.
Can you fly direct to St Barths?
Not by jet. The Gustaf III runway is 646 metres. The trip is two legs, with St Martin as the transfer.
Miami or Fort Lauderdale?
In the air the difference is a mile and a half to Nassau. The choice is ground logistics and can be worth an hour in rush hour. The aircraft may need to reposition to the departure aerodrome, and that leg forms part of the quote.
How far ahead should I book?
The Florida–Bahamas corridor has very high private-aviation density. In high season, lead time matters more than any other variable.