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MSP → MIA
Which side of the plane to sit from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (Minneapolis) to Miami International Airport (Miami)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a scenic advantage during the descent into Miami, featuring the Atlantic coastline, turquoise waters, and the iconic Miami Beach skyline.
Twin Cities Ascent
Aerial views of the St. Paul skyline and the Mississippi River bend immediately after takeoff from MSP.
Lake Michigan Edge
Distant views of the Chicago metropolitan area and the southern tip of Lake Michigan on clear days.
Blue Ridge Mountains
Spectacular sightings of the Appalachian mountain ridges while traversing over Kentucky and Tennessee.
Florida Space Coast
As you enter Florida, look for the Atlantic shoreline and the distant silhouette of Cape Canaveral.
Miami Beach Skyline
Unrivaled views of the high-rise buildings, Biscayne Bay, and the bright blue Atlantic Ocean during the final turn.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side is essential for viewing the Miami shoreline if the plane approaches from the east over the ocean before turning back toward the runways.
Midwestern Tapestry
Geometric patterns of vast agricultural fields across Iowa and Illinois shortly after departure.
The Ohio River
Crossing the wide, meandering waterway that serves as the border between Indiana and Kentucky.
Lake Okeechobee
A view of Florida's largest freshwater lake, appearing as a massive blue expanse in the center of the state.
The Everglades
The unique 'River of Grass' ecosystem stretching toward the Gulf of Mexico during the descent.
PortMiami
A glimpse of the world's busiest cruise ship port and the cargo terminals just before touchdown.
The right side is perfect for sunset flights, offering a golden hour view over the Florida Everglades. It provides a better look at the inland geography of the Florida peninsula and the massive scale of Lake Okeechobee.
Distance: 2,418 km (1,502 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 13 min
Departure: MSP (44.882, -93.221802)
Arrival: MIA (25.79319953918457, -80.29060363769531)
Route Type: Domestic
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