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MIA → RDU
Which side of the plane to sit from Miami International Airport (Miami) to Raleigh Durham International Airport (Raleigh-durham)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft provides a continuous panorama of the Atlantic coastline, featuring the shimmering Gold Coast, the iconic launch pads of the Space Coast, and the historic harbors of the Carolinas.
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The Gold Coast
Aerial views of Miami Beach, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach's high-rise skylines along the turquoise shore.
Space Coast
Spot the Kennedy Space Center, including the massive Vehicle Assembly Building and historic launch pads at Cape Canaveral.
Charleston Harbor
The historic steeple-filled skyline of Charleston and the distinctive Ravenel Bridge spanning the Cooper River.
The Grand Strand
The long, continuous arc of beaches at Myrtle Beach, easily identifiable by the high-concentration of coastal resorts.
The right side is the premier choice for morning flights to see the sunrise over the Atlantic. About 30-40 minutes after takeoff, look specifically for the thin barrier islands of the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. If the flight path stays slightly offshore, you will have an unobstructed view of the intricate marshlands and sea islands of Georgia and South Carolina.
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The Everglades
Vast, grassy wetlands stretching toward the horizon immediately following takeoff from Miami.
Lake Okeechobee
The massive 'Inland Sea' of Florida, visible as a giant sapphire surrounded by agricultural grids.
Piedmont Plateau
The transition from coastal plains to the rolling, densely forested hills of the North Carolina interior.
Choose the left side for evening flights to witness the sunset over the Florida interior and the Appalachian foothills. This side also avoids the intense morning glare reflecting off the Atlantic Ocean. Keep an eye out for the suburban sprawl of Orlando and the smaller lakes of central Florida during the mid-flight segment.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,130 km (702 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 30 min
Departure: MIA (25.79319953918457, -80.29060363769531)
Arrival: RDU (35.877601623535156, -78.7874984741211)
Route Type: Domestic
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