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SAL → MIA
Which side of the plane to sit from Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport (San Salvador) to Miami International Airport (Miami)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior sequence of views, including the volcanic craters of El Salvador, the Caribbean islands, the Havana coastline, and the iconic turquoise waters of the Florida Keys during the approach into Miami.
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Lake Ilopango
A stunning caldera lake visible almost immediately after departing San Salvador.
Bay Islands
Distant views of Roatán and Utila's coral reefs in the Gulf of Honduras.
Havana Skyline
The coastal sprawl of Cuba's capital is often visible as the flight crosses the island.
Florida Keys
The stunning island chain and the Overseas Highway stretching across the turquoise straits.
Biscayne Bay
Crystal clear waters, sandbars, and the Miami Beach skyline during the final approach.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct glare. It provides a more dramatic entry into Florida, often passing directly over the Keys. Look out for the distinct 'Seven Mile Bridge' and the contrast between the Atlantic and the Gulf waters.
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Salvadoran Volcanoes
Aerial perspectives of the volcanic range north of San Salvador shortly after takeoff.
Yucatan Coastline
Glimpses of the eastern edge of the Yucatan Peninsula and the deep blue of the Caribbean.
Western Cuba
Lush green landscapes and limestone karsts of the Pinar del Río province.
The Everglades
The vast, unique wetland ecosystem of South Florida as you descend towards MIA.
Choose the left side for spectacular sunset views if flying in the late afternoon. It also provides the best view of the Florida Everglades and the Gulf of Mexico during the final descent phase when the plane tracks from the west.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,651 km (1,026 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 12 min
Departure: SAL (13.4409, -89.055702)
Arrival: MIA (25.79319953918457, -80.29060363769531)
Route Type: International
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