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BLA → MIA
Which side of the plane to sit from General José Antonio Anzoategui International Airport (Barcelona) to Miami International Airport (Miami)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers superior views of the Caribbean archipelagos and the most iconic approach into South Florida, featuring the turquoise waters of the Bahamas and the Miami skyline.
Isla Margarita
Distant views of the 'Pearl of the Caribbean' to the northeast shortly after the plane reaches cruising altitude.
Dominican Republic Coastline
Spectacular views of the northern shores of Hispaniola, including the lush mountains meeting the Atlantic Ocean.
The Exumas
The world-famous vibrant blues and whites of the Great Bahama Bank and the string of Exuma cays.
Miami Beach & Downtown
The quintessential view of the Florida coastline, including high-rise condos, Biscayne Bay, and the Port of Miami.
Biscayne Bay
Look for cruise ships docked at the port and the Venetian Islands as the plane aligns with the runway.
The right side is the 'scenic side' for island hopping. It provides the best views of the Bahamas' shallow reefs. For the best experience, book a morning flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the turquoise water. On approach, this side typically offers the famous view of the Miami skyline if the wind dictates an arrival from the east.
Mochima National Park
Clear views of the rocky inlets and turquoise bays along the Venezuelan coast immediately after takeoff from Barcelona.
Massif de la Hotte
The rugged, mountainous terrain of the Tiburon Peninsula in Haiti visible during the mid-flight transition.
Everglades National Park
Aerial views of the sprawling wetlands and winding waterways of South Florida if the aircraft approaches MIA from the west.
West Miami Suburbs
A detailed look at the residential grids and man-made lakes of Doral and Hialeah during the final descent.
Choose the left side for better coastal views of Venezuela during departure. For afternoon flights, be aware that the sun will be on this side, which may cause glare and heat. It is the better side for observing the vast wilderness of the Everglades during a westerly landing pattern.
Distance: 2,396 km (1,489 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 12 min
Departure: BLA (10.111111, -64.692222)
Arrival: MIA (25.79319953918457, -80.29060363769531)
Route Type: International
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