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MIA โ BAQ
Which side of the plane to sit from Miami International Airport (Miami) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (Barranquilla)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers the most iconic views on this north-to-south corridor, featuring the Florida Keys, the Cuban coastline, and a superior perspective of the Magdalena River upon arrival.
The Everglades
A vast expanse of sawgrass marshes and wetlands stretching toward the Gulf of Mexico shortly after takeoff.
Florida Keys
A breathtaking view of the island chain and the Seven Mile Bridge stretching across the turquoise flats.
Havana Skyline
Clear views of the Cuban capital and its famous Malecรณn seawall if the flight path tracks over western Cuba.
Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
On exceptionally clear days, look southeast to spot the distant, snow-capped peaks of the world's highest coastal range.
Magdalena River Meanders
Stunning views of Colombia's most important river as it snakes through the landscape toward Barranquilla.
The right side is significantly more scenic for the first 30 minutes of the flight. For the landing at BAQ, this side provides the best view of Barranquilla's urban sprawl and the industrial ports along the river. Afternoon flights offer the best lighting for photography on this side.
Biscayne Bay
Immediate views of Key Biscayne and the high-rise luxury towers of Miami's waterfront after departure.
Bahamian Fringes
Distant glimpses of the Great Bahama Bank's neon-blue waters depending on the specific air traffic control vector.
Camagรผey Province
The lush, tropical landscapes of eastern Cuba are often visible during the mid-portion of the flight.
Deep Caribbean
Expansive views of the deep azure Caribbean Sea during the cruise phase over the Cayman Trench.
Bocas de Ceniza
The dramatic point where the brown sediment of the Magdalena River meets the blue Caribbean Sea on approach.
Sit in the front half of the cabin for unobstructed views. On morning flights, this side will be in direct sunlight, so keep your window shade down during the cruise to avoid glare, but open it for the approach into Colombia to see the river mouth.
Distance: 1,756 km (1,091 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 20 min
Departure: MIA (25.79319953918457, -80.29060363769531)
Arrival: BAQ (10.8896, -74.7808)
Route Type: International
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