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RTB โ MIA
Which side of the plane to sit from Juan Manuel Galvez International Airport (Roatan) to Miami International Airport (Miami)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of Roatan's coral reef system upon departure, the rugged terrain of Western Cuba, and the expansive sawgrass marshes of the Everglades during the approach into Miami.
Mesoamerican Barrier Reef
Breathtaking views of the world's second-largest coral reef system immediately after departing Roatan.
Pinar del Rรญo
Aerial perspective of Western Cuba's lush tobacco-growing regions and the unique limestone mogotes.
The Everglades
The vast 'River of Grass' comes into view as the aircraft crosses into Florida, featuring intricate water patterns.
Greater Miami Area
A close-up view of the suburban sprawl and the inland canal systems of Doral and Hialeah.
Sit on the left for the best departure views of Roatan's northern coastline. This side also avoids direct sun glare on afternoon flights. Watch for the Cuban coastline approximately 45 minutes after takeoff.
Roatan South Shore
Views of the island's deep-water harbors and the mountainous mainland of Honduras on the horizon.
Havana
Distant views of the Cuban capital's historic skyline and the iconic Malecรณn seawall if visibility is clear.
Florida Keys
Vibrant turquoise waters and the scattered islands of the upper Keys during the final descent.
Straits of Florida
Deep blue waters where the Gulf of Mexico meets the Atlantic, often filled with cruise ships and tankers.
The right side is excellent for spotting Havana and the Florida Keys. If the flight landing pattern is from the east over the ocean, the right side provides the best views of Miami Beach and the downtown skyline.
Distance: 1,236 km (768 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 39 min
Departure: RTB (16.316799, -86.523003)
Arrival: MIA (25.79319953918457, -80.29060363769531)
Route Type: International
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