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MIA → UIO
Which side of the plane to sit from Miami International Airport (Miami) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (Quito)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a stunning sequence of geographical transitions, including the Florida Keys, the Cuban landscape, and the dramatic eastern ridges of the Andes upon approach into the Quito valley.
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Florida Keys
Aerial views of the island chain and the Overseas Highway stretching into the turquoise Gulf.
Central Cuba
A cross-section of the island featuring the northern cays, agricultural heartlands, and the southern coastline.
Caribbean Shallows
Vivid turquoise and emerald water patterns around the Cay Sal Bank and Cuban reefs.
Darien Gap
The dense, roadless rainforest at the border of Panama and Colombia, one of Earth's most remote regions.
Cayambe Volcano
On a clear day, look for the snow-capped peak of Cayambe, the only point on the Equator with snow cover.
Select an 'A' window seat. Morning flights are ideal as the sun rises on this side, illuminating the Caribbean and the Andes with golden light. Keep your window shade open during the final 30 minutes of the flight; the descent into UIO follows a high-altitude valley that offers spectacular mountain views even at cruising altitudes.
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The Everglades
Vast stretches of Florida's subtropical wilderness visible immediately after departure from MIA.
Panama Canal
Views of the Pacific entrance and the Bridge of the Americas as the flight crosses the Isthmus.
Pacific Coastline
The rugged western coast of Colombia and northern Ecuador where the jungle meets the ocean.
Pichincha Volcano
The active stratovolcano complex that borders Quito, often visible during the final descent maneuvers.
Quito Cityscape
A close-up view of the dense urban sprawl of Quito nestled in a long, narrow Andean valley.
Choose a 'K' window seat for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the setting sun. This side is superior for viewing the Panama Canal and the specific volcanic peaks (like Pichincha) that loom directly over the city of Quito as you align for landing at Mariscal Sucre International Airport.
Book Hotels in QuitoDistance: 2,890 km (1,796 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 51 min
Departure: MIA (25.79319953918457, -80.29060363769531)
Arrival: UIO (-0.129166666667, -78.3575)
Route Type: International
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