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ATL → MIA
Which side of the plane to sit from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta) to Miami International Airport (Miami)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior vantage point for viewing the Atlantic coastline, the sprawling city of Jacksonville, and the iconic Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral during the descent.
Atlanta Suburbs
Aerial view of the sprawling metro Atlanta area and the lush canopy of the 'City in a Forest' during departure.
Jacksonville & St. Johns River
Clear views of the massive winding St. Johns River as it meets the Atlantic Ocean near the Florida-Georgia border.
Kennedy Space Center
On clear days, the massive Vehicle Assembly Building and launch pads at Cape Canaveral are visible to the east.
The Gold Coast
A sequential view of Florida's famous beaches, including West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale, during the final approach phase.
Miami Beach
If the flight approaches MIA from the east, you will get a stunning view of the high-rises along the shoreline and Biscayne Bay.
Sit on the left (Port side) for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun while enjoying coastal views. Keep your eyes peeled about 45-50 minutes into the flight for the distinctive shape of Cape Canaveral. In the winter months, the clarity of the air often allows for visibility all the way to the Atlantic horizon from cruising altitude.
Georgia Farmlands
The geometric patterns of agricultural fields and peach orchards in central and southern Georgia.
Okefenokee Swamp
The dark, tea-colored waters and vast wetlands of the massive swamp straddling the Georgia-Florida line.
Lake Okeechobee
The enormous 'Inland Sea' of Florida, easily identifiable by its vast circular shape and the surrounding Herbert Hoover Dike.
The Everglades
The iconic 'River of Grass' stretches toward the Gulf of Mexico, featuring intricate sawgrass patterns and mangrove islands.
Doral & Miami Suburbs
A close-up look at the intricate canal systems and suburban development of West Miami during the final descent.
The right side (Starboard) is ideal for afternoon flights as the sun will be behind you or to the west, perfectly illuminating the Florida landscape. This side is particularly interesting during the final 15 minutes of the flight when passing over the Everglades; look for the unique 'hammock' islands within the wetlands. If the airport is landing to the east, you will have a front-row seat to the Everglades ecosystem.
Distance: 959 km (596 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 36 min
Departure: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)
Arrival: MIA (25.79319953918457, -80.29060363769531)
Route Type: Domestic
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