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MIA → GNV
Which side of the plane to sit from Miami International Airport (Miami) to Gainesville Regional Airport (Gainesville)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a front-row seat to the Everglades ecosystem and the iconic University of Florida campus landmarks during the arrival sequence.
Everglades National Park
Witness the intricate water patterns and sawgrass prairies of the 'River of Grass' shortly after takeoff.
Gulf Horizon
Glimpse the shimmering waters of the Gulf of Mexico in the distance as the plane tracks north-northwest.
Lake Okeechobee West
Get a perspective of the western dikes and agricultural lands surrounding Florida's largest inland lake.
Paynes Prairie
Aerial views of the distinct wet prairie basin located just south of Gainesville, known for its diverse wildlife.
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Excellent views of 'The Swamp' and the UF campus if the flight approaches GNV from the south.
Choose the left side for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Gulf. On the descent, look for the distinctive turquoise dome of the Century Tower on the UF campus.
Miami & Fort Lauderdale
Views of the dense urban corridor and the Atlantic shoreline during the initial climb out of MIA.
Lake Okeechobee East
Direct views of the massive lake's eastern shore and the Herbert Hoover Dike system.
Space Coast Distance
On very clear days, look east to spot the general area of Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral.
Ocala National Forest
Pass by the vast expanse of pine scrub and numerous sand-bottomed lakes located east of the flight path.
Florida East Coast Corridor
Follow the transport artery of I-95 and the Brightline rail tracks as they head north.
Morning flights are better on the right to see the Atlantic coast clearly without glare. Watch for the 'V' shape of the shoreline near Jupiter Inlet as you move north.
Distance: 475 km (295 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 48 min
Departure: MIA (25.79319953918457, -80.29060363769531)
Arrival: GNV (29.6900997162, -82.27179718020001)
Route Type: Domestic
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