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BHM → MIA
Which side of the plane to sit from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (Birmingham) to Miami International Airport (Miami)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the Atlantic coastline, the scenic St. Johns River, and the iconic Miami Beach skyline during the final descent.
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Okefenokee Swamp
A vast, prehistoric peat-filled wetland straddling the Georgia-Florida border.
Jacksonville & St. Johns River
The winding path of the river as it cuts through the urban center toward the sea.
Space Coast
Distant views of Cape Canaveral and the Kennedy Space Center launch pads.
Atlantic Coastline
Continuous views of Florida's barrier islands and the deep blue of the Atlantic Ocean.
Miami Beach Skyline
A stunning panoramic view of high-rises and turquoise waters on the final approach.
Sit on the left for morning flights to witness the sunrise over the ocean. This side is also preferred for the most picturesque views of the South Beach shoreline if the flight approaches Miami International from the east over the water.
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Montgomery
A clear view of Alabama's historic capital city shortly after departure from BHM.
Lake Eufaula
The sparkling waters of the 'Bass Capital of the World' on the Alabama-Georgia border.
Florida's Big Bend
The marshy, undeveloped coastline where the Panhandle meets the Florida peninsula.
The Everglades
The iconic 'River of Grass' stretching toward the horizon as you begin your descent.
Miami Suburbs
The fascinating, rigid grid system of South Florida's western residential developments.
The right side is excellent for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. It provides the best perspective of the contrast between the wild Everglades and the dense urban sprawl of the Miami metropolitan area.
Book Hotels in MiamiDistance: 1,065 km (662 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 25 min
Departure: BHM (33.56290054, -86.75350189)
Arrival: MIA (25.79319953918457, -80.29060363769531)
Route Type: Domestic
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