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MIA → JFK
Which side of the plane to sit from Miami International Airport (Miami) to John F Kennedy International Airport (New York)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior visual experience, featuring the dense urban skylines of the East Coast, the historic Space Coast launch pads, and the iconic Manhattan skyline during the final approach into JFK.
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Miami Skyline
Breathtaking views of Downtown Miami and the Brickell financial district immediately after takeoff from MIA.
Kennedy Space Center
Aerial view of the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building and historic launch pads at Cape Canaveral as you head north.
Charleston & Savannah
Intricate networks of marshlands, rivers, and historic coastal architecture along the Georgia and South Carolina coast.
Chesapeake Bay
Crossing the massive estuary near Norfolk and Virginia Beach, showcasing the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel.
New York City Skyline
During the descent, witness the Empire State Building, One World Trade Center, and the dense grid of Manhattan.
Sit on the left for sunset views on evening flights as the sun dips below the inland horizon. Keep an eye out for the massive NASA facilities roughly 30 minutes into the flight. If the flight lands via the 'Parkway Visual' to Runway 13L, the left side provides a world-class view of the Manhattan skyline during the final bank.
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Miami Beach
Stunning views of the turquoise Atlantic waters, South Beach, and the string of barrier islands along the Florida coast.
The Gulf Stream
Observe the deep indigo blue of the Gulf Stream current contrasting against the lighter coastal shelf waters.
Outer Banks
The thin, fragile ribbon of North Carolina's barrier islands, including Cape Hatteras, visible against the vast Atlantic.
Jamaica Bay
A close-up view of the wildlife refuge and the Rockaway peninsula during the low-altitude approach into JFK.
The right side is ideal for sunrise flights, offering a direct view of the sun emerging over the Atlantic. It is generally quieter with less glare during the day. This side is also excellent for spotting the remote lighthouses of the Outer Banks if the flight path remains slightly offshore.
Book Hotels in New YorkDistance: 1,757 km (1,092 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 21 min
Departure: MIA (25.79319953918457, -80.29060363769531)
Arrival: JFK (40.63980103, -73.77890015)
Route Type: Domestic
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