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Welcome to the next region of the world tour, featuring the Caribbean and eastern half of North America. Starting in Trinidad, this stage will take you island hopping north through the Caribbean, then turning west with the islands to finish in the Dominican Republic. One the way you’ll experience beautiful island scenery, and some iconic airports on the islands of Saba, Saint Barts and Saint Maarten<\/p>\n

See trip in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

Total Legs: 28 Total Distance: 1288 Total Time(125kts): 10 hours 18 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from TTPP<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 49.79 Approximate time at 125kts: 24 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

TTPP(TTPP) to Matelot(POI1)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 19.17NM Bearing: 60\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly northeast over the mountains to the northern coast of the island<\/p>\n

Matelot(POI1) to Toco(POI2)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.1NM Bearing: 100\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head to the eastern tip of the island at the town of Toco<\/p>\n

Toco(POI2) to Tobago(POI3)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 18.83NM Bearing: 30\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly northeast across the Caribbean Sea to the southern tip of Tobago<\/p>\n

Tobago(POI3) to TTCP(TTCP)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 0.69NM Bearing: 71\u00b0 0 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Crown Point airport is next to the coast<\/p>\n

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Leg 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from TTCP<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 85.97 Approximate time at 125kts: 41 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

TTCP(TTCP) to Little Rocky Bay(POI4)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.49NM Bearing: 105\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head east until you reach the coast<\/p>\n

Little Rocky Bay(POI4) to Scarborough(POI5)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.72NM Bearing: 64\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly northeast along the coast to the town of Scarborough which houses the island&apos;s main port<\/p>\n

Scarborough(POI5) to Western Tobago(POI6)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.63NM Bearing: 1\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head north to the opposite coast<\/p>\n

Western Tobago(POI6) to Grenada(POI7)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 74.34NM Bearing: 323\u00b0 36 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head northwest across the sea to the island of Grenada<\/p>\n

Grenada(POI7) to TGPY(TGPY)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.79NM Bearing: 319\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The airport dominates the western tip of the island<\/p>\n

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Leg 3<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from TGPY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 36.33 Approximate time at 125kts: 17 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

TGPY(TGPY) to Mt. Hartman National Park(POI8)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.19NM Bearing: 105\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head east after takeoff (runway heading) until you reach the forested Mt. Hartman National Park<\/p>\n

Mt. Hartman National Park(POI8) to Grand Etang Lake(POI9)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.35NM Bearing: 45\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn northeast and head for the mountains. After passing by the capital of St. Georges, you will reach the small crater lake of Grand Etang, which is part of the volcano that formed the island<\/p>\n

Grand Etang Lake(POI9) to Pearls(POI10)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.04NM Bearing: 73\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn northeast and head for the coast, passing by an area filled with waterfalls such as Seven Sisters, Adelphi and Mt. Carmel Waterfalls<\/p>\n

Pearls(POI10) to Ronde Island(POI11)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.51NM Bearing: 23\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly to the north of the island, then over the sea to the private Ronde Island<\/p>\n

Ronde Island(POI11) to Carriacou(POI12)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.82NM Bearing: 48\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly northeast to the second largest of Grenada&apos;s islands, Carriacou<\/p>\n

Carriacou(POI12) to TGPZ(TGPZ)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.42NM Bearing: 53\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue northeast to Lauriston Airport which is on the northern side of the nearby hills<\/p>\n

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Leg 4<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from TGPZ<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 17.52 Approximate time at 125kts: 8 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

TGPZ(TGPZ) to Petite Martinique(POI13)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.58NM Bearing: 79\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head northeast to the nearby island of Petite Martinique<\/p>\n

Petite Martinique(POI13) to Mayreau(POI14)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.35NM Bearing: 13\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head north past the reef and small island of Petite St Vincent, which is part of St Vincent and the Grenadines; before continuing north to the island of Mayreau<\/p>\n

Mayreau(POI14) to TVSC(TVSC)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.59NM Bearing: 53\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head northeast to the next island, Canouan, whose southern tip is dominated by the airport<\/p>\n

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Leg 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from TVSC<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 22.73 Approximate time at 125kts: 11 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

TVSC(TVSC) to Petite Canouan(POI15)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.67NM Bearing: 51\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly to the north of the island, then northeast to the small island of Petite Canouan<\/p>\n

Petite Canouan(POI15) to Mustique(POI16)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.8NM Bearing: 64\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue northeast to the island of Mustique<\/p>\n

Mustique(POI16) to Isle a Quatre(POI17)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.43NM Bearing: 335\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head northwest to the mostly uninhabited island of Quatre<\/p>\n

Isle a Quatre(POI17) to TVSB(TVSB)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.83NM Bearing: 354\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Just north is the Island of Bequia, and J.F. Mitchell Airport<\/p>\n

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Leg 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from TVSB<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 104.54 Approximate time at 125kts: 50 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

TVSB(TVSB) to Battowia(POI18)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.97NM Bearing: 116\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly east (runway heading) to the nearby island of Battowia<\/p>\n

Battowia(POI18) to Bridgetown(POI19)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 88.55NM Bearing: 100\u00b0 43 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly east over the sea to the city of Bridgetown, capital of Barbados<\/p>\n

Bridgetown(POI19) to Oistins(POI20)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.86NM Bearing: 131\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the coast southeast<\/p>\n

Oistins(POI20) to TBPB(TBPB)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.16NM Bearing: 94\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The airport is on the southeastern corner of the island<\/p>\n

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Leg 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from TBPB<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 103.39 Approximate time at 125kts: 50 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

TBPB(TBPB) to Barbados(POI21)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.25NM Bearing: 340\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly to the north of the island. Once a major producer of sugar cane driven by slavery for hundreds of years, the island nation is now famous for its beautiful beaches, it&apos;s national sport of Cricket, it&apos;s Rum, and pop singer Rihanna<\/p>\n

Barbados(POI21) to TVSA(TVSA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 88.14NM Bearing: 281\u00b0 42 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Barbados, head west over the Caribbean Sea to the island of Saint Vincent. As you see the mountainous north of the island come into view, head to Argyle Airport on the southeast coast<\/p>\n

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Leg 8<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from TVSA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 58.51 Approximate time at 125kts: 28 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

TVSA(TVSA) to La Soufriere Volcano(POI22)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.23NM Bearing: 8\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head to the northern tip of the island, past La Soufriere Volcano whose latest period of eruptions began in April 2021<\/p>\n

La Soufriere Volcano(POI22) to St. Lucia(POI23)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 23.86NM Bearing: 45\u00b0 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn northeast and fly to the next island nation of St. Lucia<\/p>\n

St. Lucia(POI23) to Gros Piton(POI24)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.53NM Bearing: 326\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly northwest along the coast to the pyramid shaped mountain of Gros Piton<\/p>\n

Gros Piton(POI24) to Anse La Raye(POI25)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.26NM Bearing: 28\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the coastline northeast past Petit Piton, the second of the two volcanic plugs. Near the town of Soufri\u00e8re is another popular tourist attraction, the geothermal field of Sulphur Springs<\/p>\n

Anse La Raye(POI25) to TLPC(TLPC)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.63NM Bearing: 47\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue northeast to the nation&apos;s capital, Castries, and the airport just north of the port and cruise terminal area<\/p>\n

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Leg 9<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from TLPC<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 36.17 Approximate time at 125kts: 17 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

TLPC(TLPC) to Gros Islet(POI26)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.19NM Bearing: 47\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly northeast to the northern tip of the island<\/p>\n

Gros Islet(POI26) to Martinique(POI27)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 20.85NM Bearing: 1\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head north over the sea to Martinique, an overseas region of France with a blend of French and West-Indian culture. Just south of the island is Diamond Rock, a small basalt island and battle site during the Napoleonic Wars<\/p>\n

Martinique(POI27) to TFFF(TFFF)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.13NM Bearing: 28\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head northeast to Le Lementin airport, near the capital city of Fort-de-France in the southwest of the island<\/p>\n

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Leg 10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from TFFF<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 63.94 Approximate time at 125kts: 31 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

TFFF(TFFF) to Montagne Pelee(POI28)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.22NM Bearing: 342\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head northwest to the large volcano on the northern end of the island, Mount Pel\u00e9e, which last erupted in 1932 but is still considered active<\/p>\n

Montagne Pelee(POI28) to Dominica(POI29)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 26.01NM Bearing: 356\u00b0 12 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the volcano, head north to the island of Dominica<\/p>\n

Dominica(POI29) to Morne Trois Pitons National Park(POI30)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.49NM Bearing: 10\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue north past the eastern side of the large three-peak mountain that dominates the centre of the island<\/p>\n

Morne Trois Pitons National Park(POI30) to Castle Bruce(POI31)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.66NM Bearing: 62\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once you pass the mountain, turn northeast and descend to the coast<\/p>\n

Castle Bruce(POI31) to Atkinson(POI32)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.08NM Bearing: 7\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the coast north<\/p>\n

Atkinson(POI32) to TDPD(TDPD)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.48NM Bearing: 322\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The coast will turn to the northwest and lead you to Douglas-Charles Airport, the island&apos;s main airport<\/p>\n

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Leg 11<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from TDPD<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 26.73 Approximate time at 125kts: 13 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

TDPD(TDPD) to Point Reposoir(POI33)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.14NM Bearing: 320\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head to the northern tip of the island<\/p>\n

Point Reposoir(POI33) to Iles des Saintes(POI34)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.05NM Bearing: 339\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly northwest across the sea to Guadeloupe, a French overseas territory of six inhabited islands, plus many smaller ones. The small group of southern islands are the \u00celes des Saintes<\/p>\n

Iles des Saintes(POI34) to TFFS(TFFS)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.54NM Bearing: 58\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head to Le Saints airport, on the small island of Terre-de-Haut<\/p>\n

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Leg 12<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from TFFS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 30.25 Approximate time at 125kts: 15 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

TFFS(TFFS) to Basse-Terre(POI35)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.38NM Bearing: 360\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head north past the former prison of Fort Napol\u00e9on, before continuing north to the main island of Guadeloupe<\/p>\n

Basse-Terre(POI35) to La Grande Soufriere(POI36)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.13NM Bearing: 359\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue north past the tallest mountain on the island, La Grande Soufri\u00e8re, in an area also featuring the Carbet Waterfalls<\/p>\n

La Grande Soufriere(POI36) to TFFR(TFFR)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.74NM Bearing: 79\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As you enter the northern half of the island, head east for the largest city of Pointe-\u00e0-Pitre, with the airport just north of the city<\/p>\n

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Leg 13<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from TFFR<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 56.26 Approximate time at 125kts: 27 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

TFFR(TFFR) to Pointe d’Antigues(POI37)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.58NM Bearing: 12\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head north to the western most point of the low lying eastern half of the island, named Grande-Terre<\/p>\n

Pointe d’Antigues(POI37) to Montserrat(POI38)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 38.2NM Bearing: 307\u00b0 18 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn and head northwest to the island of Montserrat, which is a British overseas territory<\/p>\n

Montserrat(POI38) to Soufriere Hills(POI39)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.07NM Bearing: 340\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue northwest past the Soufri\u00e8re Hills volcano, which has caused significant damage to the southern part of the island since the 1990s<\/p>\n

Soufriere Hills(POI39) to TRPG(TRPG)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.41NM Bearing: 15\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head to Osborne Airport near the northern end of the island<\/p>\n

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Leg 14<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from TRPG<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 35.53 Approximate time at 125kts: 17 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

TRPG(TRPG) to Antigua and Barbuda(POI40)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 23.69NM Bearing: 71\u00b0 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head northeast across the water to the island of Antigua<\/p>\n

Antigua and Barbuda(POI40) to English Harbour(POI41)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.32NM Bearing: 107\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly along the southern coast of the island to English Harbour, home to the historic port area of Nelson&apos;s Dockyard<\/p>\n

English Harbour(POI41) to TAPA(TAPA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.52NM Bearing: 8\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly north along the center of the island to V.C.Bird airport on the outskirts of the capital city of St. John&apos;s, named for the country&apos;s first prime minister<\/p>\n

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Leg 15<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from TAPA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 56.82 Approximate time at 125kts: 27 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

TAPA(TAPA) to Nevis(POI42)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 42.9NM Bearing: 286\u00b0 21 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head west across the sea to the island of Nevis, the southern of the two major islands that make up the nation of St. Kitts and Nevis<\/p>\n

Nevis(POI42) to Hurricane Cove(POI43)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.91NM Bearing: 326\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head northwest to the northern end of the island<\/p>\n

Hurricane Cove(POI43) to TKPK(TKPK)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.01NM Bearing: 329\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue northwest to the island of St. Kitts, and along the southeast peninsula to the airport in the capital city of Basseterre, the smallest of the host cities for the 2007 Cricket World Cup<\/p>\n

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Leg 16<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from TKPK<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 35.15 Approximate time at 125kts: 17 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

TKPK(TKPK) to Saint Paul’s(POI44)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.95NM Bearing: 327\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head to the north end of the island, passing by Mount Liamuiga, the highest point on the island<\/p>\n

Saint Paul’s(POI44) to Statia(POI45)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.32NM Bearing: 316\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly northwest to the next island of Statia, which is an overseas territory of The Netherlands. The volcano in the south of the island is the second highest mountain in the Netherlands<\/p>\n

Statia(POI45) to TNCS(TNCS)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.88NM Bearing: 318\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue northwest to the island of Saba, with it&apos;s iconic airport on the northeastern tip of the island. The main peak on the island, Mount Scenery, is the highest point in The Netherlands<\/p>\n

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Leg 17<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from TNCS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 26.59 Approximate time at 125kts: 13 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

TNCS(TNCS) to Saint Barthelemy(POI46)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 26.01NM Bearing: 68\u00b0 12 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly northeast to the island of Saint Barth\u00e9lemy, another overseas French region<\/p>\n

Saint Barthelemy(POI46) to TFFJ(TFFJ)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 0.58NM Bearing: 98\u00b0 0 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head to the north of the terminal and port area to line up for the famous downhill approach east into Gustav III Airport<\/p>\n

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Leg 18<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from TFFJ<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 21.7 Approximate time at 125kts: 10 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

TFFJ(TFFJ) to Pointe Milou(POI47)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.75NM Bearing: 77\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head east along the coast<\/p>\n

Pointe Milou(POI47) to Ile Fourchue(POI48)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.42NM Bearing: 311\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn and head northwest, passing over the islands of the Saint Barthelemy Natural Reserve<\/p>\n

Ile Fourchue(POI48) to St. Maarten(POI49)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.49NM Bearing: 306\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue northwest to the island of St. Maarten. The cruise terminal is on the southeastern tip of the island<\/p>\n

St. Maarten(POI49) to Maho Bay(POI50)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.14NM Bearing: 306\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the south coast of the island to Maho Bay, where you can line up for landing<\/p>\n

Maho Bay(POI50) to TNCM(TNCM)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 0.9NM Bearing: 96\u00b0 0 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The easterly approach into Princess Juliana is one of the world&apos;s most famous, with aircraft of all sizes passing low over Maho Beach to the joy of plane spotters from all over the world<\/p>\n

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Leg 19<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from TNCM<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 13.54 Approximate time at 125kts: 6 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

TNCM(TNCM) to Belvedere(POI51)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.44NM Bearing: 92\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head to the eastern side of the island<\/p>\n

Belvedere(POI51) to Petites Cayes(POI52)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.03NM Bearing: 19\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly to the north of the island<\/p>\n

Petites Cayes(POI52) to TQPF(TQPF)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.07NM Bearing: 358\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue north to the flat island of Anguilla, only five miles north of St. Maarten. The airport is in the center of the island along with the capital, The Valley<\/p>\n

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Leg 20<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from TQPF<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 80.85 Approximate time at 125kts: 39 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

TQPF(TQPF) to Dog Island(POI53)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.33NM Bearing: 305\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head northwest to the outermost of the nearby islands, Dog Island<\/p>\n

Dog Island(POI53) to Virgin Gorda(POI54)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 64.17NM Bearing: 296\u00b0 31 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head northwest across the sea to the distant mountains of Virgin Gorda, one of the four main islands of the British Virgin Islands<\/p>\n

Virgin Gorda(POI54) to TUPW(TUPW)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.35NM Bearing: 255\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly to the southern end of the island, home to its main settlement of Spanish Town and the airport on the east coast. This area is also home to a popular tourist attraction known as &apos;The Baths&apos;<\/p>\n

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Leg 21<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from TUPW<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 33.29 Approximate time at 125kts: 16 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

TUPW(TUPW) to Tortola(POI55)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.66NM Bearing: 278\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly east to the island of Tortola, and its capital of Road Town near the center of the island<\/p>\n

Tortola(POI55) to Saint John(POI56)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.64NM Bearing: 248\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue southwest into the US Virgin Islands, and the island of Saint John, much of which is part of the Virgin Islands National Park<\/p>\n

Saint John(POI56) to Saint Thomas(POI57)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.86NM Bearing: 275\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head west to the island of Saint Thomas, home of the territory&apos;s capital, Charlotte Amalie<\/p>\n

Saint Thomas(POI57) to TIST(TIST)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.13NM Bearing: 312\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the south coast of the island to Cyril E King Airport, west of the capital<\/p>\n

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Leg 22<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from TIST<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 25 Approximate time at 125kts: 12 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

TIST(TIST) to Peterborg(POI58)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.33NM Bearing: 62\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly northeast to the thin peninsula of Peterborg, an area of luxury villas and holiday rentals<\/p>\n

Peterborg(POI58) to Savana(POI59)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.73NM Bearing: 271\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn and fly west to the small uninhabited Savana Island<\/p>\n

Savana(POI59) to TJCP(TJCP)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.94NM Bearing: 277\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue west to the Puerto Rican island of Culebra. The airport is in the west of the island. Winds permitting – try the challenging approach from the north<\/p>\n

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Leg 23<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from TJCP<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 41.24 Approximate time at 125kts: 20 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

TJCP(TJCP) to Puerto Rico(POI60)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 18.14NM Bearing: 283\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head west to the main island of Puerto Rico<\/p>\n

Puerto Rico(POI60) to Rio Grande(POI61)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.57NM Bearing: 304\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly northwest between the coast and the Sierra de Luquillo mountains, which are home to the El Yunque National Forest, the only tropical rainforest in the US National Forest system<\/p>\n

Rio Grande(POI61) to TJSJ(TJSJ)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.53NM Bearing: 304\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue northwest towards the capital city of San Juan, and Luis Mu\u00f1oz Mar\u00edn International Airport near the coast, east of the city<\/p>\n

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Leg 24<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from TJSJ<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 39.05 Approximate time at 125kts: 19 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

TJSJ(TJSJ) to Viejo San Juan(POI62)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.29NM Bearing: 299\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly along the coast to the historic area of San Juan. The small island is home to several historical city walls, citadel fortresses and churches<\/p>\n

Viejo San Juan(POI62) to Arecibo(POI63)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 26.62NM Bearing: 286\u00b0 13 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the coast west until you near the large town of Arecibo<\/p>\n

Arecibo(POI63) to TJAB(TJAB)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.14NM Bearing: 260\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Arecibo Airport is a couple of miles southeast from the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 25<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from TJAB<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 33.49 Approximate time at 125kts: 16 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

TJAB(TJAB) to Rio Grande de Arecibo(POI64)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.51NM Bearing: 196\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, follow the highway leading south from Arecibo towards the Rio Grande de Arecibo valley<\/p>\n

Rio Grande de Arecibo(POI64) to Arecibo Observatory(POI65)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.27NM Bearing: 271\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the valley starts to narrow, turn west and head for the Arecibo Observatory a few miles away. The 300 metre wide dish was part of the now destroyed Arecibo Telescope<\/p>\n

Arecibo Observatory(POI65) to Lago Guajataca(POI66)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.81NM Bearing: 292\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head west from the observatory to Guajataca Lake. The dam at the north end of the lake was damaged by hurricane Maria in 2017<\/p>\n

Lago Guajataca(POI66) to TJBQ(TJBQ)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.9NM Bearing: 314\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly northwest to Rafael Hernandez Airport on the northwestern corner of the island<\/p>\n

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Leg 26<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from TJBQ<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 78.39 Approximate time at 125kts: 38 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

TJBQ(TJBQ) to Canal de la Mona(POI67)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 71.02NM Bearing: 281\u00b0 34 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly west across the Mona Strait, which connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Caribbean Sea<\/p>\n

Canal de la Mona(POI67) to MDPC(MDPC)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.37NM Bearing: 17\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As you reach the eastern coast of Dominican Republic. head north to the large airport at Punta Cana, a major Caribbean resort destination<\/p>\n

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Leg 27<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from MDPC<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 31.78 Approximate time at 125kts: 15 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

MDPC(MDPC) to Autopista del Coral(POI68)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 26.16NM Bearing: 275\u00b0 13 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, follow the highway leading west from the airport<\/p>\n

Autopista del Coral(POI68) to MDBC(MDBC)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.62NM Bearing: 263\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the highway turns south, fly west to the grass airstrip of Batey Cacata airport, a couple of miles north of the much larger La Romana airport<\/p>\n

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Leg 28<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from MDBC<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 43.36 Approximate time at 125kts: 21 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

MDBC(MDBC) to Playa Nueva Romana(POI69)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.72NM Bearing: 274\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head west until you reach the coast<\/p>\n

Playa Nueva Romana(POI69) to Boca Chica(POI70)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 22.84NM Bearing: 284\u00b0 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the coast west to the town of Boca Chica, with its main beach a popular place for the residents of the capital Santo Domingo, 20 miles to the west<\/p>\n

Boca Chica(POI70) to MDSD(MDSD)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.8NM Bearing: 264\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Las Am\u00e9ricas International Airport is a few miles west of Boca Chica, and is the destination for this stage<\/p>\n

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