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MIA → AMS
Which side of the plane to sit from Miami International Airport (Miami) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Amsterdam)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the initial climb along the US Eastern Seaboard and the primary landmass sightings of Ireland and the United Kingdom during the morning descent.
Miami Coastline
Spectacular views of South Beach and the interconnected waterways of Biscayne Bay immediately after takeoff.
East Coast Megalopolis
Distal views of the lights from New York City and Boston during the initial night phase of the flight.
Nova Scotia Cape
The rugged, indented coastline of the Canadian Maritimes as the flight heads toward the Atlantic crossing.
Ireland and UK
First European landfall, often featuring the green hills of Ireland or the Welsh coastline depending on the jet stream.
North Sea Crossing
Views of the busy shipping lanes and offshore wind farms between the UK and the Netherlands.
Sit on the left (port) side to enjoy the US coastline without the sun's glare. As most MIA-AMS flights are overnight, the left side provides a more comfortable viewing experience during the morning approach into Europe, as the sun will be on the opposite side of the aircraft.
Bahamian Outliers
Distant views of the northern islands of the Bahamas and the deep blue of the Gulf Stream.
Atlantic Sunrise
A front-row seat to the sun rising over the horizon during the mid-flight transoceanic crossing.
English Channel
Aerial perspective of one of the world's busiest maritime passages just before entering Dutch airspace.
Port of Rotterdam
The massive scale of one of the world's largest ports is often visible on the right during the descent.
Dutch Polders
The iconic geometric patterns of reclaimed land and, in spring, the vibrant colors of tulip fields.
The right (starboard) side is the 'sunrise side' for this eastbound journey. While it offers a beautiful dawn, be prepared for intense light in the cabin. This side is particularly good for viewing the Dutch coast and the industrial marvels of the Rotterdam area during the final approach into Schiphol.
Distance: 7,443 km (4,625 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 8 hrs 45 min
Departure: MIA (25.79319953918457, -80.29060363769531)
Arrival: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)
Route Type: International
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