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MIA → LGA
Which side of the plane to sit from Miami International Airport (Miami) to La Guardia Airport (New York)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular journey along the Atlantic coastline, featuring iconic Florida beaches, Cape Canaveral, and the scenic Outer Banks before a potential grand entrance into New York.
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Florida Gold Coast
Sweeping views of Miami Beach, Fort Lauderdale, and the turquoise Atlantic waters.
Kennedy Space Center
Spot the massive VAB building and launch pads at Cape Canaveral while flying over the Space Coast.
Outer Banks
The thin, sandy barrier islands of North Carolina extending deep into the Atlantic Ocean.
Chesapeake Bay
The massive estuary and the engineering marvel of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel.
Atlantic City
The famous boardwalk and casinos along the New Jersey shoreline are clearly visible.
Manhattan Skyline
Exceptional views of Central Park, the Empire State Building, and Midtown on the Expressway Visual approach.
The right side is the definitive choice for coastline views. For the best experience, choose a seat behind the wing to see Cape Canaveral clearly. During the approach to LGA, the right side often offers the 'postcard' view of the Manhattan skyline if the flight follows the East River or the Expressway Visual to Runway 31.
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Everglades National Park
Vast wetlands and sawgrass marshes visible during the initial climb from MIA.
Lake Okeechobee
Florida's 'Inland Sea,' a massive freshwater lake visible shortly after departure.
Washington D.C.
On inland flight paths, look for the Potomac River and the city's distinct layout from afar.
Philadelphia
Aerial views of the City of Brotherly Love and the Delaware River during the descent.
Hudson River
Dramatic views of the Hudson Valley and the West Side of Manhattan during the final approach.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. It provides better views of the Florida interior and the Appalachian foothills if the flight path is pushed inland by weather. On landing, if the plane circles north of the airport, you may see the George Washington Bridge.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,768 km (1,099 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 21 min
Departure: MIA (25.79319953918457, -80.29060363769531)
Arrival: LGA (40.77719879, -73.87259674)
Route Type: Domestic
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