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IAD → MIA
Which side of the plane to sit from Washington Dulles International Airport (Washington) to Miami International Airport (Miami)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic transition from the Mid-Atlantic coast to the tropical turquoise waters of South Florida, including the iconic Outer Banks and the Miami skyline on arrival.
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Chesapeake Bay
Aerial views of the massive estuary and the sprawling Potomac River shortly after departing Dulles.
The Outer Banks
The thin ribbon of North Carolina's barrier islands, including the distinctive hook of Cape Hatteras.
Charleston Coastline
The historic harbor of Charleston, South Carolina, and the intricate network of the Sea Islands.
Cape Canaveral
Distant views of the Kennedy Space Center launch pads as you track the Florida coastline southward.
Miami Beach
On many approach patterns, you get a stunning panoramic view of the Art Deco district and the turquoise Atlantic.
Sit on the left for morning flights to witness the sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean. This side is also preferred for views of the Florida coastline's transition from sand to emerald waters. During the descent into MIA, if the plane approaches from the east, you will have a front-row seat to the downtown skyline and cruise ship port.
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Richmond, VA
The Virginia state capital and the winding James River visible shortly after reaching cruising altitude.
Piedmont Plateau
Vast stretches of Southern pine forests and the rolling hills of the Carolinas.
Lake Okeechobee
The 'Inland Sea' of Florida, providing a massive geographic landmark as you enter the southern tip of the peninsula.
The Everglades
The sprawling 'River of Grass' wetland ecosystem visible just west of the Miami metropolitan area.
Florida's Interior
Distant views of Orlando's theme park clusters and the numerous sinkhole lakes of central Florida.
Choose the right side for sunset flights to avoid direct glare while seeing the orange glow over the Everglades. This side is excellent for observing the unique suburban sprawl of Florida and the massive scale of Lake Okeechobee. On landing, if the wind is from the east, the right side provides a great view of the airport's cargo operations and the western wetlands.
Book Hotels in MiamiDistance: 1,486 km (923 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 59 min
Departure: IAD (38.94449997, -77.45580292)
Arrival: MIA (25.79319953918457, -80.29060363769531)
Route Type: Domestic
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