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Stage 38 explores the Caribbean’s three largest islands – Cuba, Hispaniola and Jamaica. Starting in the Dominican Republic, you will make your way west into Haiti, the most mountainous island in the Caribbean, before continuing west into the island nation of Jamaica – a small nation with a large cultural influence thanks to music legend Bob Marley, and sporting superstar Usain Bolt. You will then head north to Cuba, for a journey along the length of the largest island in the Caribbean to it’s capital city, Havana<\/p>\n

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Total Legs: 33 Total Distance: 1705 Total Time(125kts): 13 hours 38 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 71.97 Approximate time at 125kts: 35 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

MDSD(MDSD) to Santo Domingo(POI1)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.27NM Bearing: 292\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head west to the city of Santo Domingo, capital of the Dominican Republic and one of the oldest cities in the Caribbean. The Colonial Zone near the river mouth houses the Ozama Fortress, a castle more than 500 years old<\/p>\n

Santo Domingo(POI1) to Guananito(POI2)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 21.75NM Bearing: 322\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the city, head northwest and follow the highway northwest through the Haina River valley<\/p>\n

Guananito(POI2) to Bonao(POI3)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 17.13NM Bearing: 334\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue northwest to the city of Bonao, which lays on a flat plain at the foot of the Cordillera Central mountain range<\/p>\n

Bonao(POI3) to MDCZ(MDCZ)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 17.82NM Bearing: 277\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head west over the mountains to the town of Constanza, and the airport to its east<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 50.58 Approximate time at 125kts: 24 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

MDCZ(MDCZ) to Rio Grande(POI4)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.61NM Bearing: 278\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head west over the mountain ahead, then briefly follow the Rio Grande west<\/p>\n

Rio Grande(POI4) to Embalse de Sabana Yegua(POI5)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.08NM Bearing: 237\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn southwest where the river will lead to a reservoir<\/p>\n

Embalse de Sabana Yegua(POI5) to Parque Nacional Sierra Martin Garcia(POI6)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 21.49NM Bearing: 204\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the reservoir, head south towards the western end of the coastal mountain range, the Sierra Martin Garcia National Park<\/p>\n

Parque Nacional Sierra Martin Garcia(POI6) to MDBH(MDBH)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.4NM Bearing: 196\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue south towards the city of Barahona, where you will meet Maria Montez airport to the north of the city<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 70.57 Approximate time at 125kts: 34 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

MDBH(MDBH) to Lago Enriquillo(POI7)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 37.41NM Bearing: 305\u00b0 18 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head northwest along the wide lowland between the mountain ranges to Lake Enriquillo, the lowest point on the island of Hispaniola at 150 feet below sea level<\/p>\n

Lago Enriquillo(POI7) to Etang Saumatre(POI8)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 17.53NM Bearing: 297\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue northwest over the border into Haiti, and Lake Azu\u00e9i, which is home to many species of wildlife such as crocodiles and flamingos<\/p>\n

Etang Saumatre(POI8) to MTPP(MTPP)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.63NM Bearing: 281\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head west to the city of Port-au-Prince, which suffered catastrophic damage in the 2010 earthquake. The airport is near the city, a couple of miles from the bay<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 43.77 Approximate time at 125kts: 21 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

MTPP(MTPP) to Titanyen(POI9)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.49NM Bearing: 360\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head north past the edge of the bay until you reach a small highway heading northwest towards the mountains<\/p>\n

Titanyen(POI9) to Saut d’Eau(POI10)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.82NM Bearing: 61\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway as it turns northeast over the hills to where it reaches an open valley<\/p>\n

Saut d’Eau(POI10) to Lac de Peligre(POI11)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.3NM Bearing: 72\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head northeast to Lake P\u00e9ligre, which was formed with the construction of P\u00e9ligre Hydroelectric Dam. The lake sits partly hidden behind a mountain ridge<\/p>\n

Lac de Peligre(POI11) to MTHI(MTHI)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.16NM Bearing: 6\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head north from the lake to the town of Hinche. The dirt runway is near the center of town<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 40.29 Approximate time at 125kts: 19 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

MTHI(MTHI) to Colladere(POI12)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.54NM Bearing: 4\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly north, following the road towards the mountains<\/p>\n

Colladere(POI12) to Pignon(POI13)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.97NM Bearing: 322\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The road will turn northwest and run alongside the hills to the town of Pignon<\/p>\n

Pignon(POI13) to Saint-Raphael(POI14)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.87NM Bearing: 337\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep heading northwest across a flat plain towards the mouth of the valley near the town of Saint-Raphael<\/p>\n

Saint-Raphael(POI14) to Dondon(POI15)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.14NM Bearing: 346\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway north between the hills to the next town of Dondon, which is surrounded by hills<\/p>\n

Dondon(POI15) to Citadelle Laferriere(POI16)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.5NM Bearing: 28\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Dondon, fly northeast alongside the 2 taller mountain peaks. On the first peak you will pass Citadelle Laferri\u00e8re, a large 19th Century fortress and UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/p>\n

Citadelle Laferriere(POI16) to MTCH(MTCH)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.27NM Bearing: 14\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After clearing the mountains, head north to the city of Cap-Ha\u00eftien, and the international airport near the city center<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 62.43 Approximate time at 125kts: 30 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

MTCH(MTCH) to Acul Bay(POI17)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.31NM Bearing: 288\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head west to Acul Bay on the western side of the mountain<\/p>\n

Acul Bay(POI17) to Riviere des Barres(POI18)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 23.57NM Bearing: 308\u00b0 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the coast northwest to the river mouth just before you reach the town of Saint-Louis-du-Nord<\/p>\n

Riviere des Barres(POI18) to Pendu(POI19)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.75NM Bearing: 206\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river south into the mountains, then continue over the lowest point to the southern side of the range<\/p>\n

Pendu(POI19) to Morne Piton(POI20)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.46NM Bearing: 228\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn southwest and head to the left of the taller part of the coastal mountain range<\/p>\n

Morne Piton(POI20) to MTAS(MTAS)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.34NM Bearing: 282\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once clear of the mountains, head west to the north side of a group of low coastal hills, and the small airstrip a couple of miles northwest of the coastal town of Anse-Rouge<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 51.97 Approximate time at 125kts: 25 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

MTAS(MTAS) to Ile de la Gonave(POI21)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 49.59NM Bearing: 180\u00b0 24 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head south across the bay to the large Gonave Island<\/p>\n

Ile de la Gonave(POI21) to MTAN(MTAN)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.38NM Bearing: 118\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the north shore of the island east to the small airport near the town of Anse-a-Galets<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 71.76 Approximate time at 125kts: 34 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

MTAN(MTAN) to Picmi(POI22)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.09NM Bearing: 182\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly to the southern side of the island<\/p>\n

Picmi(POI22) to Miragoane(POI23)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 21.1NM Bearing: 229\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly southwest across the Gonave Gulf to the town of Mirago\u00e2ne on the north coast of the Tiburon Peninsula<\/p>\n

Miragoane(POI23) to Aquin(POI24)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 19.3NM Bearing: 246\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue southwest to the south coast of the peninsula<\/p>\n

Aquin(POI24) to Les Cayes(POI25)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.88NM Bearing: 272\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the coast and its many bays west along the peninsula<\/p>\n

Les Cayes(POI25) to MTCA(MTCA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.39NM Bearing: 300\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the coast turns southwest to the town of Les Cayes, head northwest to the airport a few miles inland<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 56.45 Approximate time at 125kts: 27 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

MTCA(MTCA) to Ravine du Sud(POI26)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.59NM Bearing: 327\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head northwest to meet the ravine river<\/p>\n

Ravine du Sud(POI26) to Parc National Pic Macaya(POI27)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.55NM Bearing: 283\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The river will turn west and climb through a valley to the twin mountain peaks in Pic Macaya National Park<\/p>\n

Parc National Pic Macaya(POI27) to Tiburon(POI28)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 21.07NM Bearing: 273\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the peaks, descend and follow the Tiburon River west to the coast<\/p>\n

Tiburon(POI28) to Baie de Bigie(POI29)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.13NM Bearing: 330\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the coast northwest<\/p>\n

Baie de Bigie(POI29) to MTDA(MTDA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.11NM Bearing: 25\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the coast northeast past the large town of Dame-Marie, to the airstrip on the northwestern corner of the peninsula<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 127.36 Approximate time at 125kts: 61 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

MTDA(MTDA) to l’ile de la Navasse(POI30)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 36.18NM Bearing: 259\u00b0 17 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head west to the small uninhabited Navassa Island<\/p>\n

l’ile de la Navasse(POI30) to Jamaica(POI31)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 76.04NM Bearing: 266\u00b0 36 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly west towards the distant mountains and the east coast of Jamaica<\/p>\n

Jamaica(POI31) to Kings Point(POI32)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.68NM Bearing: 331\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the coast northwest<\/p>\n

Kings Point(POI32) to Blue Lagoon(POI33)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.75NM Bearing: 296\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue west along the coast past a number of picturesque small bays, one being the popular local attraction of the Blue Lagoon<\/p>\n

Blue Lagoon(POI33) to MKKJ(MKKJ)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.71NM Bearing: 281\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly west across the headland to the small airport next to the shore<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 38.83 Approximate time at 125kts: 19 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

MKKJ(MKKJ) to Buff Bay(POI34)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.33NM Bearing: 296\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly west along the coast to the town of Buff Bay, where two rivers meet the sea<\/p>\n

Buff Bay(POI34) to Buff Bay River(POI35)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.95NM Bearing: 222\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Buff Bay turn southwest and follow the left river into the mountains<\/p>\n

Buff Bay River(POI35) to Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park(POI36)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.09NM Bearing: 185\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river valley south through the national park<\/p>\n

Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park(POI36) to Silver Hill Gap(POI37)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.64NM Bearing: 125\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Take the left valley fork and keep climbing southeast to the pass at Silver Hill Gap<\/p>\n

Silver Hill Gap(POI37) to Ramble(POI38)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.71NM Bearing: 158\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Descend with the valley southeast down the southern side of the mountains<\/p>\n

Ramble(POI38) to Bull Bay(POI39)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.77NM Bearing: 241\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the terrain falls away to the south, head southwest to the coast<\/p>\n

Bull Bay(POI39) to Kingston(POI40)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.58NM Bearing: 291\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the coast west to the capital city, Kingston<\/p>\n

Kingston(POI40) to MKTP(MKTP)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.76NM Bearing: 310\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head northwest to Tinson Pen Aerodrome, which is just north of the city&apos;s main port area<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 42.77 Approximate time at 125kts: 21 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

MKTP(MKTP) to Port Royal(POI41)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.28NM Bearing: 206\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly south to the village of Port Royal, at the harbour entrance. The original town, famous for it&apos;s relation to Pirate lore, was mostly destroyed by an earthquake and tsunami, and now lies as an underwater ruin<\/p>\n

Port Royal(POI41) to Hellshire(POI42)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.09NM Bearing: 269\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head west across the low lying Hellshire Hills<\/p>\n

Hellshire(POI42) to May Pen(POI43)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 18.12NM Bearing: 292\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly west across the northern end of the bay, then continue west along the highway as it passes to the south of May Pen, before continuing west towards a large open valley<\/p>\n

May Pen(POI43) to MKWI(MKWI)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.28NM Bearing: 320\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head northwest along the shallow valley, where you will reach Kirkvine airstrip sitting next to water treatment facility near the southern end of a large hill<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 36.97 Approximate time at 125kts: 18 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

MKWI(MKWI) to Balaclava(POI44)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.08NM Bearing: 315\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head to the left of the large hill north of the airport, then continue northwest along the valley<\/p>\n

Balaclava(POI44) to Cockpit Country(POI45)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 17.51NM Bearing: 315\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue northwest over a region of hilly rainforest known as Cockpit Country<\/p>\n

Cockpit Country(POI45) to MKJS(MKJS)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.38NM Bearing: 353\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you catch sight of the city of Montego Bay on the north coast, head to Sangster Intl airport on the north side of the city<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 54.18 Approximate time at 125kts: 26 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

MKJS(MKJS) to Falmouth(POI46)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.45NM Bearing: 100\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head east along Jamaica&apos;s north coast<\/p>\n

Falmouth(POI46) to Ocho Rios(POI47)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 31.43NM Bearing: 107\u00b0 15 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue east along the coast past the resort town and cruise terminal at Ocho Rios<\/p>\n

Ocho Rios(POI47) to MKBS(MKBS)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.3NM Bearing: 102\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continuing east, you will soon see Boscobel airport next to the shore<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 95.82 Approximate time at 125kts: 46 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

MKBS(MKBS) to Goldeneye(POI48)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.78NM Bearing: 85\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly east over the bay. On the eastern side of the bay is James Bond Beach, filming site of the famous beach from the James Bond movie, Dr. No. A little further east is the former home of Bond author, Ian Fleming, which is now a resort<\/p>\n

Goldeneye(POI48) to Pico Turquino(POI49)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 91.28NM Bearing: 12\u00b0 44 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn and head north for the 90 mile crossing across the Caribbean Sea to Cuba. Head for Pico Turquino, Cuba&apos;s tallest point, as it comes into view<\/p>\n

Pico Turquino(POI49) to MUBT(MUBT)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.76NM Bearing: 87\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you reach the coast at the base of Pico Turquino, head east to the small airstrip beside the road<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 54.09 Approximate time at 125kts: 26 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

MUBT(MUBT) to Sierra Maestra(POI50)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 29.21NM Bearing: 93\u00b0 14 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the coast east along the base of the Sierra Maestra mountain range<\/p>\n

Sierra Maestra(POI50) to Sierra Maestra(POI51)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 18.88NM Bearing: 103\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue east along the coast, where the mountains will soon give way to the city of Santiago de Cuba<\/p>\n

Sierra Maestra(POI51) to MUCU(MUCU)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6NM Bearing: 93\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue east to the airport, which is on the coast south of the city<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 36.24 Approximate time at 125kts: 17 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

MUCU(MUCU) to Siboney(POI52)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.33NM Bearing: 99\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Siboney(POI52) to Gran Laguna Baconao(POI53)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.12NM Bearing: 117\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the coastline southeast to the large lagoon at Baconao<\/p>\n

Gran Laguna Baconao(POI53) to MUGM(MUGM)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.79NM Bearing: 96\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue east to the airport at the entrance to Guantanamo Bay, the site of a US naval base on land leased from Cuba<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 53.4 Approximate time at 125kts: 26 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

MUGM(MUGM) to Centro de detencion de Guantanamo(POI54)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.11NM Bearing: 101\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying east (runway heading) across the bay will take you to Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp, used as a military prison since January 2002 after the attacks of September 11, 2001<\/p>\n

Centro de detencion de Guantanamo(POI54) to Bahia de Guantanamo(POI55)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.52NM Bearing: 6\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly to the northern end of the bay<\/p>\n

Bahia de Guantanamo(POI55) to Pico El Toldo(POI56)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 28.59NM Bearing: 32\u00b0 14 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head northeast to the taller western end of the distant mountain range<\/p>\n

Pico El Toldo(POI56) to MUMO(MUMO)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.18NM Bearing: 7\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly north and descend to the town of Moa on the north coast. The airport is at the town&apos;s eastern edge<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 34.83 Approximate time at 125kts: 17 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

MUMO(MUMO) to Bahia de Sagua de Tanamo(POI57)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 22.95NM Bearing: 289\u00b0 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly west along the coast<\/p>\n

Bahia de Sagua de Tanamo(POI57) to Bahia de Levisa(POI58)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.44NM Bearing: 276\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue west to Levisa Bay, one of the large bays along this section of coast<\/p>\n

Bahia de Levisa(POI58) to MUNC(MUNC)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.44NM Bearing: 256\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nicaro airport is on the southern shore of the bay<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 46.8 Approximate time at 125kts: 22 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

MUNC(MUNC) to Mayari(POI59)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.52NM Bearing: 267\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly west to the nearby town of Mayar\u00ed<\/p>\n

Mayari(POI59) to Loma del Burro(POI60)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 22.64NM Bearing: 306\u00b0 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The road leading northwest from Mayar\u00ed will briefly point you in the direction of a distant group of forested hills<\/p>\n

Loma del Burro(POI60) to MUHG(MUHG)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.64NM Bearing: 270\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the hills, turn west and head to Frank Pa\u00eds Airport, serving the city of Holgu\u00edn a few miles to the north<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 40.48 Approximate time at 125kts: 19 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

MUHG(MUHG) to Cruce San Andres(POI61)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.11NM Bearing: 316\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head northwest to meet the main highway heading west<\/p>\n

Cruce San Andres(POI61) to Las Casimbas(POI62)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.04NM Bearing: 270\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway west<\/p>\n

Las Casimbas(POI62) to Las Tunas(POI63)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 21.14NM Bearing: 297\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the highway northwest to the city of Las Tunas<\/p>\n

Las Tunas(POI63) to MUVT(MUVT)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.19NM Bearing: 27\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The airport is north of the city<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 38.73 Approximate time at 125kts: 19 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

MUVT(MUVT) to Guaimaro(POI64)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 23.14NM Bearing: 288\u00b0 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head west to meet the highway, then follow it west across the flat countryside to the town of Gu\u00e1imaro<\/p>\n

Guaimaro(POI64) to Marti(POI65)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.19NM Bearing: 325\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the highway northwest to the small town of Mart\u00ed<\/p>\n

Marti(POI65) to Hatuey(POI66)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.09NM Bearing: 302\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Mart\u00ed, turn left and follow the railway northwest to the next town of Hatuey<\/p>\n

Hatuey(POI66) to MUSI(MUSI)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.31NM Bearing: 258\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hatuey Airport sits a mile southwest of the town<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 53.52 Approximate time at 125kts: 26 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

MUSI(MUSI) to Camaguey(POI67)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 22.58NM Bearing: 311\u00b0 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head northwest and follow either the highway or the railway to Cuba&apos;s third largest city, Camag\u00fcey<\/p>\n

Camaguey(POI67) to Embalse de Caonao(POI68)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14NM Bearing: 330\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Camag\u00fcey, head northwest to Caonao Reservoir<\/p>\n

Embalse de Caonao(POI68) to Embalse Porvenir(POI69)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.49NM Bearing: 360\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head north to another reservoir, Porvenir<\/p>\n

Embalse Porvenir(POI69) to MUES(MUES)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.45NM Bearing: 343\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the reservoir, follow the small river canal heading northwest from the center of the dam wall, to the small airstrip just south of the town of Esmeralda<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 40.14 Approximate time at 125kts: 19 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

MUES(MUES) to Bahia de Perros(POI70)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 28.03NM Bearing: 1\u00b0 13 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly north over Perros Bay to Jardines Del Rey, a chain of islands along Cuba&apos;s north coast<\/p>\n

Bahia de Perros(POI70) to MUCC(MUCC)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.11NM Bearing: 333\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once you reach the islands, head northwest to the airport on the large island of Cayo Coco<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 48.14 Approximate time at 125kts: 23 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

MUCC(MUCC) to Cayo Botella(POI71)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 21.38NM Bearing: 293\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head to the western end of the island<\/p>\n

Cayo Botella(POI71) to Jardines del Rey(POI72)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.94NM Bearing: 270\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly west along the group of low lying cays and islands<\/p>\n

Jardines del Rey(POI72) to MUBR(MUBR)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.82NM Bearing: 312\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly northwest to Las Brujas Airport on the island of Cayo Santa Maria<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 46.6 Approximate time at 125kts: 22 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

MUBR(MUBR) to Causeway(POI73)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.99NM Bearing: 235\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the road causeway southwest<\/p>\n

Causeway(POI73) to Caibarien(POI74)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.75NM Bearing: 260\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the causeway to the mainland, just south of the town of Caibari\u00e9n<\/p>\n

Caibarien(POI74) to Camajuani(POI75)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.56NM Bearing: 272\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly west and you will meet up with a road heading west to the town of Camajuan\u00ed<\/p>\n

Camajuani(POI75) to MUSC(MUSC)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.3NM Bearing: 284\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the road leads you west towards the city of Santa Clara, you should see the airport a few miles north of the city<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 35.78 Approximate time at 125kts: 17 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

MUSC(MUSC) to Santa Clara(POI76)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.41NM Bearing: 203\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head south to the city of Santa Clara, capital of the Villa Clara province, and resting place of revolutionary figure Che Guevara<\/p>\n

Santa Clara(POI76) to A1-1(POI77)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.91NM Bearing: 246\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the city, head southwest to meet the major highway heading west<\/p>\n

A1-1(POI77) to Embalse El Salto(POI78)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 17.18NM Bearing: 287\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway west until you reach the small reservoir on the south side of the highway, a couple of miles west of the town of Lajas<\/p>\n

Embalse El Salto(POI78) to MURD(MURD)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.28NM Bearing: 265\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the reservoir, head west to the grass airstrip 10 miles away<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 40.44 Approximate time at 125kts: 19 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

MURD(MURD) to Embalse Damuji(POI79)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.66NM Bearing: 211\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head southwest to the reservoir next to the town of Abreus<\/p>\n

Embalse Damuji(POI79) to Embalse Galindo(POI80)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.8NM Bearing: 261\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head west to another nearby reservoir<\/p>\n

Embalse Galindo(POI80) to Cienaga de Zapata(POI81)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.43NM Bearing: 226\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly southwest to the coast, crossing the eastern end of the Zapata Swamp, a large wetland and biosphere reserve<\/p>\n

Cienaga de Zapata(POI81) to MUAG(MUAG)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.55NM Bearing: 288\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the coast west to the small village of Playa Gir\u00f3n, and the airport west of the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 29<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Leg Distance: 68.7 Approximate time at 125kts: 33 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

MUAG(MUAG) to Bahia de los Cochinos(POI82)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.63NM Bearing: 328\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the coastline north into the narrow Bay of Pigs, known for the unsuccessful military invasion of 1961<\/p>\n

Bahia de los Cochinos(POI82) to Cienaga de Zapata(POI83)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 29.62NM Bearing: 312\u00b0 14 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly northwest over the main area of the Zapata Swamp National Park to the large bay which is part of the Gulf of Batabano<\/p>\n

Cienaga de Zapata(POI83) to Ensenada de la Broa(POI84)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.31NM Bearing: 303\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue northwest along the north coast of the bay<\/p>\n

Ensenada de la Broa(POI84) to MUGU(MUGU)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.14NM Bearing: 281\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue west along the coast, keeping a look out for the airport a couple of miles north<\/p>\n

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Leg 30<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Leg Distance: 44.55 Approximate time at 125kts: 21 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

MUGU(MUGU) to Guines(POI85)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.75NM Bearing: 11\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head north to the large town of G\u00fcines<\/p>\n

Guines(POI85) to Embalse Caunavaco(POI86)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 20.86NM Bearing: 63\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly northeast towards the tallest hill in the distance, where you will reach a reservoir at its base<\/p>\n

Embalse Caunavaco(POI86) to MUVR(MUVR)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.94NM Bearing: 93\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head east past the bay city of Matanzas, to its airport a few miles further east<\/p>\n

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Leg 31<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Leg Distance: 32.56 Approximate time at 125kts: 16 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

MUVR(MUVR) to Peninsula de Hicacos(POI87)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 19.92NM Bearing: 68\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly northeast to the Bay of C\u00e1rdenas, and along the south side of the Hicacos Peninsula<\/p>\n

Peninsula de Hicacos(POI87) to Peninsula de Hicacos(POI88)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.14NM Bearing: 324\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Make a left circuit at the end of the peninsula to the ocean side<\/p>\n

Peninsula de Hicacos(POI88) to MUKW(MUKW)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.5NM Bearing: 244\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly southwest along the peninsula past the resort area of Varadero to the airport at the peninsula&apos;s western end<\/p>\n

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Leg 32<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Leg Distance: 56.75 Approximate time at 125kts: 27 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

MUKW(MUKW) to Matanzas(POI89)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.18NM Bearing: 261\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly along the coast west to the bay and city of Matanzas. One of Cuba&apos;s oldest tourist attractions is nearby, Bellamar Caves<\/p>\n

Matanzas(POI89) to Embalse Jaruco(POI90)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 26.73NM Bearing: 279\u00b0 13 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly west over Canasi Reservoir, then continue east until you reach Jaruco Dam<\/p>\n

Embalse Jaruco(POI90) to San Jose de las Lajas(POI91)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.35NM Bearing: 234\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head southwest over the hills to the large town of San Jos\u00e9 de las Lajas<\/p>\n

San Jose de las Lajas(POI91) to MUMG(MUMG)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.49NM Bearing: 276\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly west along the foothills to Managua Airport<\/p>\n

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Leg 33<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Leg Distance: 17.59 Approximate time at 125kts: 8 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

MUMG(MUMG) to Havana Harbor(POI92)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.53NM Bearing: 345\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly north towards the large harbour on the eastern side of the country&apos;s capital city, Havana<\/p>\n

Havana Harbor(POI92) to Castillo de San Salvador de la Punta(POI93)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.22NM Bearing: 321\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head northwest to the harbour entrance, which has a 14th century stone fortress on its southern shore<\/p>\n

Castillo de San Salvador de la Punta(POI93) to Le Habana(POI94)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.03NM Bearing: 228\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly southwest over Cuba&apos;s capital, Havana, with the centerpiece being the large Revolution Square and the Jos\u00e9 Mart\u00ed Memorial<\/p>\n

Le Habana(POI94) to MULB(MULB)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.81NM Bearing: 267\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you reach the river, head southwest to Ciudad Libertad Airport, the destination for this stage<\/p>\n

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