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MIA → MAR
Which side of the plane to sit from Miami International Airport (Miami) to La Chinita International Airport (Maracaibo)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the departure over the Everglades, a potential view of Havana, and the dramatic approach into Maracaibo featuring the Guajira Peninsula and the iconic Urdaneta Bridge.
The Everglades
Witness the vast, rhythmic patterns of Florida's famous wetlands and sawgrass prairies during the initial climb.
Havana Skyline
Depending on the specific air corridor, the historic architecture and Malecon of Havana may be visible to the west.
Guajira Peninsula
The striking contrast where the orange sands of the Guajira desert meet the Caribbean Sea at the Colombia-Venezuela border.
Gulf of Venezuela
View the approach into the narrow neck of the lake, often filled with oil tankers and fishing boats.
Urdaneta Bridge
A spectacular view of the General Rafael Urdaneta Bridge, one of the longest concrete bridges in the world, just before landing.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to witness the sunset over the Gulf of Venezuela. For the best view of the Urdaneta Bridge during the MAR approach, ensure you are seated forward of the wing. This side also provides a better view of the arid landscape of the Zulia state as the plane banks for its final alignment.
Biscayne Bay
Aerial views of the turquoise waters and artificial islands of Miami immediately after takeoff.
Varadero Coastline
The long, thin peninsula of Varadero's white sand beaches is often visible when crossing the Cuban coast.
Sierra de Escambray
View the lush, rolling mountain ranges of central Cuba as the flight transits south.
Caribbean Shipping Lanes
Spot large cargo vessels and cruise ships navigating the deep blue waters between Cuba and South America.
Lake Maracaibo East Shore
Observation of the vast expanse of the lake and the oil infrastructure dotting the eastern coastline during descent.
Choose the left side for morning departures to avoid direct glare from the sun. Keep a lookout for the distinct color change in the water when crossing the Great Bahama Bank early in the flight. This side is better for spotting the distant mountains of the Venezuelan coastal range if the flight path is adjusted eastward.
Distance: 1,919 km (1,192 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 34 min
Departure: MIA (25.79319953918457, -80.29060363769531)
Arrival: MAR (10.5582084656, -71.7278594971)
Route Type: International
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