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RIC → MIA
Which side of the plane to sit from Richmond International Airport (Richmond) to Miami International Airport (Miami)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a stunning vantage point of the U.S. East Coast, featuring the iconic Outer Banks, historic coastal cities, and the vibrant turquoise waters of the Florida coastline.
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The Outer Banks
Aerial views of the thin, sandy barrier islands of North Carolina and the iconic Cape Hatteras area.
Charleston Harbor
The historic waterfront of South Carolina, including Fort Sumter and the Ravenel Bridge.
Kennedy Space Center
The massive Vehicle Assembly Building and historic launch pads along Cape Canaveral.
Intracoastal Waterway
The winding blue veins of the waterway separating mainland Florida from its barrier islands.
Miami Beach
On the final approach, enjoy views of the Art Deco district, white sand, and the Port of Miami.
Book a window seat on the left for morning flights to witness the sunrise over the Atlantic. This side is superior for coastal landmarks. Keep your camera ready as you pass Central Florida for a potential view of the NASA launch facilities. If landing from the east, you will get a direct view of the downtown Miami skyline.
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Great Dismal Swamp
A vast, mysterious forested wetland straddling the border of Virginia and North Carolina.
Orlando Theme Parks
Distant views of the sprawling resort complexes including Disney World and Universal Studios.
Lake Okeechobee
Florida's massive freshwater lake, often referred to as the 'Inland Sea' due to its size.
The Everglades
The 'River of Grass' ecosystem featuring endless sawgrass marshes and winding sloughs.
The right side is excellent for late afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the sun. It provides a better perspective of Florida's interior geography, including the massive agricultural circles and the unique wetlands of the Everglades during the descent into MIA.
Book Hotels in MiamiDistance: 1,332 km (828 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 47 min
Departure: RIC (37.50519943237305, -77.3197021484375)
Arrival: MIA (25.79319953918457, -80.29060363769531)
Route Type: Domestic
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