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GIG → MIA
Which side of the plane to sit from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (Rio De Janeiro) to Miami International Airport (Miami)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the turquoise Caribbean archipelagos and the most iconic approach over the Miami skyline and South Beach.
Atlantic Coastline
Glittering views of the Brazilian coastline and the Atlantic ocean during the initial climb out of GIG.
Hispaniola
Aerial views of the rugged mountainous terrain of the Dominican Republic and Haiti during the Caribbean transit.
Bahamian Cays
Stunning turquoise waters and white sand banks of the Exumas and other Bahamian islands.
Miami Skyline
Unbeatable views of the high-rises in Brickell, Downtown Miami, and the Port of Miami on approach.
Biscayne Bay
Clear views of the shallow reefs and keys surrounding the Miami coastline just before touchdown.
The right side is essential for the famous Miami arrival. If the flight arrives from the east over the ocean, you will see the entire length of Miami Beach. For night flights, the right side provides a spectacular view of the city lights reflecting off the bay.
Serra do Mar
Rising mountains and lush coastal rainforests visible immediately after departing Rio de Janeiro.
Amazon Basin
A vast expanse of dense green canopy and winding river tributaries as you cross central Brazil.
Gulf of Mexico
Expansive blue waters as the flight path transitions from the Caribbean toward the Florida coast.
Florida Everglades
Intricate patterns of wetlands and sawgrass marshes during the final descent into Miami.
Sit on the left if you prefer views of the deep Amazonian interior. On daytime flights, watch for the shift from tropical forest to the Caribbean sea. When landing from the west, the Everglades offer a unique prehistoric landscape look.
Distance: 6,717 km (4,174 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 7 hrs 54 min
Departure: GIG (-22.8099994659, -43.2505569458)
Arrival: MIA (25.79319953918457, -80.29060363769531)
Route Type: International
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