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MIA → BSB
Which side of the plane to sit from Miami International Airport (Miami) to Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (Brasilia)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior perspective of the turquoise Bahamian archipelagos shortly after takeoff and the spectacular sunrise over the Amazon basin on typical overnight schedules.
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Biscayne Bay
Aerial views of Miami's coastline, the keys, and the transition to the deep Atlantic blue.
The Bahamas
Stunning visuals of the Great Bahama Bank and the Exuma chain's shallow, neon-blue waters.
Atlantic Sunrise
On the common red-eye flights, this side experiences the first light over the open ocean.
Amazon Rainforest
An endless carpet of dense green vegetation punctuated by mist as you cross the equator.
Araguaia River
Spotting the massive river systems and white sand river beaches in central Brazil.
Brasilia Pilot Plan
Views of the bird-shaped urban layout of the capital during the final descent into BSB.
Choose the left side for overnight flights to catch the sunrise over the Amazon. During the first 45 minutes of flight, keep your window shade up to see the incredible color gradients of the Caribbean reefs. When approaching Brasilia from the north, the left side often gets a better view of the 'Eixo Monumental' depending on the landing pattern.
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The Everglades
A view of the vast Florida wetlands and the conservation areas immediately after departure.
Central Cuba
Crossing the island of Cuba provides views of the diverse agricultural landscapes and southern cays.
Deep Amazon
Looking westward into the heart of the world's largest rainforest with winding brown tributaries.
Cerrado Plateau
The unique reddish earth and stunted vegetation characteristic of the Brazilian Highlands.
Paranoá Lake
The large man-made lake surrounding the eastern half of Brasilia visible on final approach.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the sun. It offers better views of the Florida Everglades during takeoff and a more expansive view of the deep interior Amazon. If landing to the south, the right side may offer a panoramic view of the Paranoá Lake dam and the residential 'South Wing' of the city.
Book Hotels in BrasiliaDistance: 5,808 km (3,609 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 6 hrs 50 min
Departure: MIA (25.79319953918457, -80.29060363769531)
Arrival: BSB (-15.86916732788086, -47.92083358764648)
Route Type: International
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