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MHH β MIA
Which side of the plane to sit from Leonard M Thompson International Airport (Marsh Harbor) to Miami International Airport (Miami)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers an unparalleled view of the northern Abaco Cays immediately after takeoff and a spectacular panoramic approach over Miami Beach and the Downtown Miami skyline during the descent into MIA.
Hope Town
Look for the iconic red-and-white striped candy cane lighthouse on Elbow Cay.
The Berry Islands
A stunning collection of 30 cays and private islands surrounded by white sand.
Bimini Islands
The 'Gateway to the Bahamas' appears as two small emerald strips in the ocean.
Miami Skyline
A dramatic view of the skyscrapers in Downtown Miami and Brickell during final approach.
South Beach
The high-rise condos and crowded white sand beaches of the Atlantic coast.
This is the 'money' side for Miami arrivals. When planes land heading west (the standard pattern), the right side flies parallel to the coastline, offering views of the entire beach and the city center. Late afternoon flights are particularly scenic as the sun sets behind the city buildings.
Sea of Abaco
Crystal clear turquoise shallows and patch reefs south of Marsh Harbor.
Great Abaco Coastline
Dense mangroves and the rugged, unpopulated southern tip of the island.
PortMiami
Clear views of the world's largest cruise ships docked along the main channel.
Key Biscayne
The green canopy of Bill Baggs State Park and the historic Cape Florida Lighthouse.
The left side is ideal for morning departures to avoid direct sun glare. It provides a unique perspective of the Gulf Stream's deep indigo waters clashing with the turquoise Bahama Banks. As you approach Miami, you will have a better view of the industrial port and the southern keys.
Distance: 330 km (205 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 33 min
Departure: MHH (26.5114, -77.08350300000001)
Arrival: MIA (25.79319953918457, -80.29060363769531)
Route Type: International
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